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THE   HYMNAL 

REVISED  AND  ENLARGED 


AS  ADOPTED   BY  THE    GENERAL   CONVENTION   OP 

THF/PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL   CHURCH  IN  THE 

UNITED    STATES    OF   AMERICA   IN    THE 

YEAR   OF   OUR  LORD   1892 

Being  the  Preliminary  Report  of  the  Committee  on 
the  Hymnal  appointed  by  the  General  Convention 
of  1886,  modified 


NEW  YORK 
THOMAS   WHITTAKER 

2  AND  3  BIBLE   HOUSE 
1893 


Copyright,  1889,  by 
JAMES  POTT  &  CO. 


By  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the.  Laity  of 
the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United 
States  of  America,  in  G  eneral  Convention,  held 
in  the  year  of  our  Lord  One  thousand  eight 
hundred  and  ninety-two,  it  was 

Resolved :  That  the  final  Keport  of  the  Joint 
Commission  on  the  Hymnal,  as  amended  by 
concurrent  vote  of  the  two  Houses,  be  set 
forth  and  authorized  as  the  Hymnal  of  this 
Church:  provided  that  the  use  of  the  present 
Hymnal  be  allowed  until  the  next  General 
Convention. 

CERTIFICATE. 

It  is  hereby  certified  that  this  edition  of  the 
Hymnal,  having  been  compared  with  and  cor- 
rected by  the  Standard  Book,  as  the  General 
Convention  has  directed,  is  permitted  to  be 
published  accordingly. 

On  behalf  of  the  Commission  empowered  to 
superintend  the  publication  of  the  Hymnal. 

William  Croswell  Doaxe,  Chairman. 
Henry  W.  Xelson,  Jr.,  Secretary. 


CANON  25   OF    TITLE   1    OF   THE    DIGEST. 


of  church  Music. 


§  1.  The  Hymns  which  are  set  forth  hv  authority,  and 
Anthems  in  the  words  of  Holy  Scripture,  are  allowed  to 
he  sung  in  all  Congregations  of  this  Church  before  and 
after  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  and  also  hefore  and 
after  Sermons,  at  the  discretion'  of  the  Minister,  whose 
duty  it  shall  be,  by  standing  directions,  or  from  time  to 
time,  to  appoint  such  authorized  Hymns  or  Anthems  ;;s 
are  to  be  sung. 

i  2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  of  this  Church, 
with  such  assistance  as  he  may  see  fit  to  employ  from  per- 
sons skilled  in  music,  to  give  order  concerning  the  tunes 
to  be  sung  at  any  time  in  his  Church;  and  especially,  it 
shall  be  his  duty  to  suppress  all  light  and  unseemly  music, 
and  all  indecency  and  irreverence  in  the  performance,  by 
which  vain  and  ungodly  persons  profane  the  service  of  the 
sanctuary. 


Contents. 


HYMNS. 

I.  DAILY   PRAYER. 

Morning l-  5 

Evening 6-23 

The  Lord's  Day 24-34 

II.  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 

Advent 35  -  48 

Christmas 49-61 

Epiphany 62-72 

Septuagesima,  etc 73-77 

Lent 78-89 

Holy  Week 90-106 

Easter  Even 107,  108 

Eastertide 109  - 125 

Ascensiontide 126-132 

Whitsuntide 133-136 

Trinity 137-142 

St.  Andrew 143 

St.  Thomas 144 

St.  Stephen 145 

St.  John  the  Evangelist 146 

The  Holy  Innocents 147 

The  Circumcision 148,  149 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul   150 

The  Purification 151-154 

St.  Matthias 155 

The  Annunciation  156  -158 

St.  Mark 159 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James 160 

St.  Barnabas 161 ,  162 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John  Baptist 163 

St.  Peter 164 

St.  James 165 

The  Transfiguration 166,  167 

St.  Bartholomew 168 

St.  Matthew 169 

St.  Michael  and  All  Angels 170,  171 

St.  Luke 172 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude 173 

General  for  Saints' Days 174 

All  Saints 175-181 

Ember  Days 132  - 186 


CONTENTS. 


HYMNS. 

Rogation  Days 187-189 

Thanksgiving  Bat 190-193 

National  Days 194-201 

The  Old  Year 202,  203. 

The  New  Year  204,  205 

III.  THE  CHURCH. 

Holy  Baptism 206-210 

Confirmation 211-  218 

Holy  Communion 219-236 

Holy  Matrimony 237-240 

Burial  of  the  Dead 241-248 

Missions 249-267 

Almsgiving 268-270 

Charities 271-275 

Orphans 276,  277 

Temperance 278,  279 

Divinity  Schools 280 

IV.  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES- 281-284 

V.  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 

Ordination 285-  289 

Institution  of  Ministers 290 

Laying  of  a  Corner-Stone 291  -294 

Consecration  of  Churches 295-298 

Restoration  of  a  Church 299 

Dedication  of  Houses,  Places,  and 

Things 300-304 

Travellers  by  Sea  or  Land 305-310 

VI.  GENERAL 311-513 

VII.  PROCESSIONALS 514-523 

VIII.  LITANIES  524-530 

IX.  APPENDIX. 

For  Children 531-578 

Lay  Helpers 579-586 

Teachers 587 

Guilds  or  Friendly  Societies 588 

Parochial  Missions 589-623 

For  the  Sick  and  Afflicted 624-637 

Home  and  Personal  Use 638-679 

DOXOLOGIES  

INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 

INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

INDEX  OF  AUTHORS 

CANTICLES,  ETC 


HYMNS 


I.   DAILY   PRAYER, 
iflorning. 


L.  M. 


NEW  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove ; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3  If  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  see ; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care. 


DAILY   PRAYER  —  MORNING. 


5  The  trivial  round,  the  common  task, 
Will  furnish  all  we  need  to  ask  ; 
Room  to  deny  ourselves,  a  road 
To  bring1  us  daily  nearer  God. 

G  Only,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love. 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

2  PART   I.  L.   M. 

A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
-£*-  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  misspent  time  that's  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care ; 
For  the  great  Day  thyself  prepare. 

3  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied,  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

PART  II. 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  Who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

5  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

G  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ) 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


DAILY  PRAYER—  MORNING. 


7  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him.  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host  ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
The  Doxology  may  be  sung  also  at  the  end  of  Part  I. 

3  P.  M. 

COME,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking, 
Now  is  breaking 
O'er  the  earth  another  day : 
Come,  to  Him  Who  made  this  splendor 
See  thou  render 
All  thy  feeble  strength  can  pay. 

2  Pray  that  He  may  prosper  ever 
Each  endeavor, 

When  thine  aim  is  good  and  true  $ 
But  that  He  may  ever  thwart  thee, 
And  convert  thee, 

When  thou  evil  would'st  pursue. 

3  Think  that  He  thy  ways  beholdeth  \ 
He  unf  oldeth 

Every  fault  that  lurks  within ; 
He  the'hidden  shame  glossed  over 
Can  discover, 

And  discern  each  deed  of  sin.- 

4  Mayest  thou  on  life's  last  morrow, 
Free  from  sorrow, 

Pass  away  in  slumber  sweet ; 
And,  released  from  death's  dark  sadness, 
Rise  in  gladness, 

That  far  brighter  Sun  to  greet. 

5  Only  God's  free  gifts  abuse  not, 
Light  refuse  not, 

But  His  Spirit's  voice  obey ; 
Thou  with  Him  shalt  dwell,  beholding 
Light  enfolding 

All  things  in  unclouded  day. 


DAILY  PRAYER  —  MORNING. 


4;  VS. 

EVERY  morning  mercies  new 
Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew ; 
Every  morning  let  us  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day : 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are' sure; 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

2  Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove ; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast ; 
Gives  unbought,  to  those  who  pray, 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 

3  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail ; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 

And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  us  with  the  Bread  of  Life; 
Fit  us  for  our  daily  strife. 

4  As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever  blessed  Trinity, 

With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 

5  FRIDAY.  L.  M. 

OJESU,  crucified  for  man, 
0  Lamb,  all  glorious  on  Thy  throne. 
Teach  Thou  our  wondering  souls  to  scan 
The  mystery  of  Thy  love  unknown. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  grant  us  strength  to  take 
Our  daily  cross,  whate'er  it  be, 
And  gladly  for  Thine  own  dear  sake 
In  paths  of  pain  to  follow  Thee. 


DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 


3  As  on  our  daily  way  we  go, 

Through  light  or  shade,  in  calm  or  strife, 
Oh !  may  we  bear  Thy  marks  below 
In  conquered  sin  and  chastened  life. 

4  And  week  by  week  this  day  we  ask 

That  holy  memories  of  Thy  cross 
May  sanctify  each  common  task, 
And  turn  to  gain  each  earthly  loss. 

5  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  our  cross  to  bear 

Till  at  Thy  feet  we  lay  it  down, 
Win  through  Thy  blood  our  pardon  there, 
And  through  the  cross  attain  the  crown. 

Also  the  following  : 

312  Christ,  Whose  glorv  Alls  the  skies. 

383  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty. 

640  My  Father,  for  another  night. 


(hunting. 
Q  10.6.10.6. 

O  BRIGHTNESS  of  theimmortalFather's 
face, 
Most  holy,  heavenly,  blest, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Whom  His  truth  and 
grace 
Are  visibly  expressed : 

2  The  sun  is  sinking  now,  and  one  by  one 
The  lamps  of  evening  shine  : 
We  hymn  the  eternal  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost  divine. 


Worthy  art  Thou  at  all  times  to  receive 

Our  hallowed  praises,  Lord : 
0  Son  of  God,  be  Thou,  in  Whom  we  live, 

Through  all  the  world  adored. 


DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 


7  10S. 

THE  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close, 
Fainter  and  yet  more  faint  the  sunlight 
glows : 
0  Brightness  of  Thy  Father's  glory,  Thou 
Eternal  Light  of  Light,  be  with  us  now  : 
Where  Thou  art  present  darkness  cannot  be; 
Midnight  is  glorious  noon,  0  Lord,  with 
Thee. 

2  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end : 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend: 
0  Conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  Thou  our 

guide, 
Be  Thou  our  light  in  death's  dark  eventide ; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom, 
No  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 

3  Thou,  Who    in    darkness    walking    didst 

appear 
Upon  the  waves,  and  Thy  disciples  cheer, 
Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,  when  storms 

assail, 
And  earthly  hopes  and  human  succors  fail: 
When  all  is  dark  may  we  behold  Thee  nigh, 
And  hear  Thy  voice—"  Fear  not,  for  it  is  I." 

4  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away; 
In  that  last  sunset  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise  awakened  by  Thy  call, 
With  Thee,  0  Lord,  forever  to  abide 

In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

8'  8.8.8.4. 

THE  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away, 
And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
Creep  on  once  more. 


DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 


2  Our  life  is  but  a  fading  dawn, 

Its  glorious  noon,  how  quickly  past; 
Lead  us,  0  Christ,  our  life-work  done, 
Safe  home  at  last. 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  soul-inspiring'  grace 

Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 
Beyond  the  sky, 

4  Where  light,  and  life,  and  joy,  and  peace 

In  undivided  empire  reign, 
And  thronging  angels  never  cease 
Their  deathless  strain ; 

5  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white, 

And  evening  shadows  never  fall, 
Where  Thou,  eternal  Light  of  Light, 
Art  Lord  of  all. 

9  7.7.7.5. 

HOLY  Father,  cheer  our  way 
With  Thy  love's  perpetual  ray : 
Grant  us  every  closing  day 
Light  at  evening-time. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears : 
Grant  us  in  our  later  years 

Light  at  evening-time. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  nigh 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie  ; 
Grant  us,  as  we  come  to  die, 

Light  at  evening -time. 

4  Holy,  blessed  Trinity, 
Darkness  is  not  dark  to  Thee : 

j     Those  Thou  keepest  always  see 
Light  at  evening- time. 


DAILY  PRAYER— EVENING. 


10  .  6.4.6.6. 

THE  sun  is  sinking-  fast, 
The  daylight  dies; 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2  As  Christ  upon  the  cross 

His  head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned  j 

3  So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  Whom  all  spirits  live ; 

4  So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

5  Save  that  His  will  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 

6  Thus  would  I  live  :  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 
Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

7  One  sacred  Trinity, 

One  Lord  divine, 
May  I  be  ever  His, 
And  He  forever  mine. 

11  L.  M. 

SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 


DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 


2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep      % 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  "Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

12  Ms. 

A  BIDE  with  me  :  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
A   The  darkness  deepens  j  Lord,  with  me 

abide : 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  a  way. 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  : 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  Thv  presence  every  passing  hour; 
What  but'Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power  ? 
Who, like  Thyself  .my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide 

with  me. 


10  DAILY  PRAYER  — EVENING. 


4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
iflshave  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy 

victory J? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes: 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to 

the  skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee : 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

13  7s. 

SOFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away  j 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou,  Whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4  Thou  Who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

AH  of  man's  infirmity ; 
Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

14  L.M. 

\T  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 
-A-   The  sick,  0  Lord,  around  Thee  lay; 
Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 

Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away ! 


DAILY  PRAYER -EVENING. 


2  Once  more  'tis  eventide,  and  we 

Oppressed  with  various  ills  draw  near ; 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see  ? 
We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 

3  0  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ; 

For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 

And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 

And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had, 

4  And  some  have  found  the  world  is  vain. 

Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free, 
And  some  have  friends  who  give  them  pain, 
Yet  have  not  sought  a  friend  in  Thee. 

5  And  none,  0  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin ; 
And  they  who  fain  would  love  Thee  best 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

6  0  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man ; 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried; 
Thy  kind,  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide. 

7  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power ; 

No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall ; 
Hear,  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

15  CM. 

THE  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 
Fall  from  the  darkening  sky  ; 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flowers 
The  dews  of  evening  lie. 

2  Before  Thy  throne,  0  Lord  of  heaven, 
We  kneel  at  close  of  day  ; 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high, 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 


12  DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 

3  The  sorrows  of  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

Oh,  do  not  Thou  despise, 
But  let  the  incense  of  our  prayers 
Before  Thy  mercy  rise. 

4  The  brightness  of  the  coming  night 

Upon  the  darkness  rolls; 
With  hopes  of  future  glory  chase 
The  shadows  on  our  souls. 

5  Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade  : 

So  fade  within  our  heart 
The  hopes  in  earthly  love  and  joy, 
That  one  by  one  depart. 

6  Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one, 

Within  the  heavens  shine : 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  fresh  hopes  in  heaven, 
And  trust  in  things  divine. 

7  Let  peace,  0  Lord,  Thy  peace,  0  God, 

Upon  our  souls  descend ; 
From  midnight  fears,  and  perils,  Thou 
Our  trembling  hearts  defend : 

8  Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil ; 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes ; 
Through  the  long  day  we  labor,  Lord, 
Oh,  give  us  now  repose. 

16  P.M. 

THE  dav  is  past  and  over : 
All  thanks,  0  Lord,  to  Thee ! 
I  pray  Thee  that  offenceless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
O  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight. 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night ! 


DAILY   PRAYER  -  EVENING. 


2  The  joys  of  day  are  over : 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee ; 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
0  Jesu,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night ! 

3  The  toils  of  day  are  over; 

I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  "free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be : 
0  Jesu,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night. 

.4  Lighten  mine  eyes,  0  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I, 
And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter, 

Triumphantly  shall  cry 
"  He  could  not  make  their  darkness  light, 
Nor  guard  them  through  the  hours  of  night.' 

5  Be  Thou  my  soul's  preserver, 

0  God !  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go. 
Lover  of  men,  oh,  hear  my  call, 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all ! 

17  8.7. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing; 
Thou  canst  save  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee ; 
Thou  art  He  Who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 


DAILY   PRAYER -EVENING. 


3  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

4  Be  Thou  nigh,  should  death  o'ertake  us ; 

Jesu  then  our  refuge  be, 
And  in  Paradise  awake  us, 
There  to  rest  in  peace  with  Thee. 

5  Father,  to  Thy  holy  keeping 

Humbly  we  ourselves  resign ; 
Saviour,  Who  hast  slept  our  sleeping, 
Make  our  slumbers  pure  as  Thine  ; 

G  Blessed  Spirit,  brooding  o'er  us, 
Chase  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
Till  the  perfect  day  before  us 
Breaks  in  everlasting  light. 

18  L.M. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  haVe  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  Oh,  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 


DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 


5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Oh,  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hyinns  divine  with  angels  sing, 
All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  King  ? 

7  Praise  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  angelic  host : 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

19  8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4. 

G1  OD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
f    Darkness  and  light j 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night : 
May  Thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night. 

2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping, 

All  peaceful  lie : 
When  the  last  dread  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glorv  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high. 

20  c.  m. 

"VTOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
-i-^l     Let  flames  of  love  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 


16  DAILY   PRAYER  — EVENING. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  Thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

21  L.M. 

BEFORE  the  ending  of  the  day, 
Creator  of  the  world,  we  pray 
That  with  Thy  wonted  favor,  Thou 
Wouldst  be  our  guard  and  keeper  now. 

2  From  all  ill  dreams  defend  our  sight, 
From  fears  and  terrors  of  the  night ; 
Withhold  from  us  our  ghostly  foe, 
That  spot  of  sin  we  may  not  know. 

3  0  Father,  that  we  ask  be  done, 
Through  Jesus  Christ,  Thine  only  Son  j 
Who,  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  Thee, 
Doth  live  and  reign  eternally. 

22  8s. 

SWEET  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go : 
Thy  word  into  our  minds  instil ; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  light. 

2  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run, 
And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 

The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  light. 


DAILY   PRAYER  —  EVENING. 


3  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release  ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  light. 

4  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call ; 
Oh,  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad ; 

Thou  art  our  Saviour,  and  our  all. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  light. 

5  Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us ;  night  is  come  ; 

Through  night  and  darkness  near  us  be  ; 
Good  angels  watch  about  our  home, 

And  we  are  one  day  nearer  Thee. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark 

night, 
0  gentle  Jesu,  be  our  light. 


23 


S.  M. 


OUR  day  of  praise  is  done  ; 
The  evening  shadows  fall; 
But  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun, 
True  Light  that  lighten  est  all. 

2  Around  the  throne  on  high, 

Where  night  can  never  be, 
The  white-robed  harpers  of  the  sky 
Bring  ceaseless  hymns  to  Thee. 

3  Too  faint  our  anthems  here  ; 

Too  soon  of  praise  we  tire  : 
But  oh,  the  strains  how  full  and  clear 
Of  that  eternal  choir  ! 


18  THE  LORD'S   DAY. 

4  Yet,  Lord,  to  Thy  dear  will 

If  Thou  attune  the  heart, 
We  in  Thine  angels'  music  still 
May  bear  our  lower  part. 

5  'Tis  Thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  life  a  daily  psalm 
Of  glory  to  Thy  Name. 

6  A  little  while,  and  then 

Shall  come  the  glorious  end ; 

And  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 

In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 

Also  the  following: 

389  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 
535  Now  the  day  is  over. 

642  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour  ! 

643  Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer. 

644  Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song. 

645  The  day  is  past  and  gone. 

646  Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us. 

647  Hear  our  prayer,  0  Heavenly  Father. 
676  One  sweetly  solemn  thought. 


24  7.6. 

ODAY  of  rest  and  gladness, 
0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright ; 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy, 
To  the  great  God  Triune. 


THE   LORD'S   DAY.  19 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation , 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee  for  our  salvation 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  thee  our  Lord  victorious 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven ; 
And  thus  on  thee  most  glorious 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  Thou  art  a  port  protected 

From  storms  that  round  us  rise  ; 
A  garden  intersected 

With  streams  of  Paradise : 
Thou  art  a  cooling  fountain 

In  life's  dry,  dreary  sand ; 
From  thee,  like.Pisgah's  mountain, 

We  view  our  promised  land. 

4  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls  : 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

5  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  Rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son  j 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 


25 


8.6.8.4. 

HAIL  !  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest, 
From  toil  and  trouble  free  : 
Hail !  day  of  light,  that  bringest  light 
And  joy  to  me. 


20  THE   LORD'S   DAY. 

2  A  holy  stillness,  breathing  calm 

On  all  the  world  around, 
Uplifts  my  soul,  0  God,  to  Thee, 
Where  rest  is  found. 

3  On  all  I  think,  or  say,  or  do, 

A  ray  of  light  divine 
Is  shed,  0  God,  this  day  by  Thee, 
For  it  is  Thine. 

4  Accept,  0  God,  my  hymn  of  praise, 

That  Thou,  this  clay,  hast  given 
Sweet  foretaste  of  that  endless  day 
Of  rest  in  heaven. 

26  8.8.6. 

CIOME,  let  us  all  with  one  accord 
;  Adore  and  magnify  the  Lord, 
And  festive  service  pay, 

2  On  this  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  day  of  peace  and  heavenly  rest, 

The  Lord's  own  holy  day, 

3  That  saw  primeval  darkness  break, 
And  that  more  glorious  life  awake    • 

That  lasteth  evermore ; 

■4  That  saw  hell's  legions  prostrate  fall, 
And  Christ,  triumphant  over  all, 
His  own  to  heaven  restore. 

5  This  day  the  peace  that  flows  from  heaven 
Was  unto  the  Apostles  given, 

When  doors  were  closed  at  night ; 

6  This  day  the  Holy  Spirit's  flame 
Upon  the  Church's  teachers  came, 

And  filled  their  souls  with  light. 


THE  LORDS   DAY.  21 

7  Still  on  tHis  day  with  trumpet  sound 
The  Gospel  notes  are  ringing  round, 

To  call  the  world  to  pray : 

8  Then  on  this  day  let  us  adore 
Our  God,  and  supplication  pour, 

That,  when  worlds  pass  away, 

9  Through  Christ's  dear  grace  our  souls  may 

rest 
In  peace  and  joy,  forever  blest, 
Till  the  great  Judgment  day. 

27  s- M- 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  HimseK  comes  near 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day ; 
Here  may  we  seek,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  of  prayer  and  praise 

IJis  sacred  courts  within, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  wait  to  hail  the  brighter  day 
Of  everlasting  bliss. 

28  s.  m. 

THIS  is  the  day  of  Light : 
Let  there  be  light  to-day ; 
0  Day-spring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 


22  THE   LORD'S   DAY. 


2  This  is  the  clay  of  Rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ; 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  Peace : 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill ; 
Bid  Thou  the  blasts  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  day  of  Prayer  : 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near : 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  First  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
0  Vanquisher  of  death  ! 

29  c.  m. 

\1XITH  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 
▼  ▼    Which  God  hath  called  His  own  ; 

With  joy  the  summons  we  obey, 
To  worship  at  His  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair ! 

As  here  Thy  servants  throng 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  grateful  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  oh,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  Thy  Church  below  ! 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found  ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite 
To  spread  with  holy  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 


THE   LORD'S    DAY. 


5  Great  God,  we  hail  the  sacred  day 
Which  Thou  hast  called  Thine  own  : 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  Thy  throne. 

30  7s. 

TO  Thy  temple  I  repair  ; 
Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there  ; 
'  While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung-, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue. 

2  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend j 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

3  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  Gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

4  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 

5  From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn  ; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"  I  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

31  CM. 

BLEST  day  of  God!  most  calm,  most 
bright, 
The  first,  the  best  of  days ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 


THE   LORD'S   DAY. 


2  My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine ; 

His  rising  thee  did  raise, 
And  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  all  other  days. 

3  The  first-fruits  oft  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind ; 
And  they  the  day  of  Christ  who  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4  This  day  I  must  with  God  appear ; 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine  ; 
Help  me  to  spend  it  in  Thy  fear, 
And  thus  to  make  it  mine. 

32  ios. 

SAVIOUR,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we 
raise 
With    one   accord  our  parting  hymn  of 

praise ; 
We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship 

cease, 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of 
peace. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  peace  through  this  approach- 

ing night, 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 
From  harm  and  danger  keep  Thy  children 

free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

3  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward 

way ; 
With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the 

day; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts 

from  shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy 

Name. 


THE   LORD'S    DAY. 


4  Grant  us  Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly 

life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease, 
Call  us,  0  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

33  L.  M. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  bless  the  word 
Which   through  Thy  grace  we  now 
have  heard; 
Oh,  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  Thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  Thy  courts  to  seek  Thy  face : 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here 
May  all,  at  last,  in  heaven  appear. 

34  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 

For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound : 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found ; 

3  So  that  when  Thy  love  shall  call  us, 

Saviour,  from  the  world  away, 
Fear  of  death  shall  not  appall  us, 
Glad  Thy  summons  to  obey. 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Thee  in  endless  day. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— ADVENT. 


II.  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR. 


35 


HARK !  the  voice  eternal, 
Robed  in  majesty, 
Calling  into  being 

Earth  and  sea  and  sky ; 
Hark!  in  countless  numbers 

All  the  angel-throng 
Hail  creation's  morning 
With  one  burst  of  song. 
High  in  regal  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reign,  0  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

2  Bright  the  world  and  glorious, 

Calm  both  earth  and  sea, 
Noble  in  its  grandeur 
Stood  man's  purity  j 
Came  the  great  transgression, 

Came  the  saddening  fall, 
Death  and  desolation 
Breathing  over  all. 
Still  in  regal  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reigned  the  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

3  Long  the  nations  waited, 

Through  the  troubled  night, 
Looking,  longing,  yearning, 
For  the  promised  light. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  —  ADVENT.  27 

Prophets  saw  the  morning 

Breaking  far  away, 
Minstrels  sang  the  splendor 
Of  that  opening  day. 
Whilst  in  regal  glory, 

'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reigned  the  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

4  Brightly  dawned  the  Advent 

Of  the  new-born  King, 
Joyously  the  watchers 

Heard  the  angels  sing. 
Sadly  closed  the  evening 

Of  His  hallowed  life, 
As  the  noontide  darkness 
Veiled  the  last  dread  strife. 
Lo  !  again  in  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light, 
Reigns  the  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

5  Lo  !  again  He  cometh, 

Robed  in  clouds  of  light, 
As  the  Judge  eternal, 

Armed  with  power  and  might. 
Nations  to  His  footstool 

Gathered  then  shall  be  ; 
Earth  shall  yield  her  treasures, 
And  her  dead,  the  sea. 
Till  the  trumpet  soundeth, 

'Mid  eternal  light 
Reign,  Thou  King  immortal, 


6  Jesu !  Lord  and  Master, 
Prophet,  Priest  and  King, 
To  Thy  feet,  triumphant, 
Hallowed  praise  we  bring. 


28  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT. 

Thine  the  pain  and  weeping, 

Thine  the  victory ; 
Power,  and  praise,  and  honor, 
Be,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 
High  in  regal  glory, 
'Mid  eternal  light, 
Eeign,  0  King  immortal, 
Holy,  infinite. 

This  hymn  may  be  sung  with  or  without  the  re- 
frain, as  desired. 

36  8s- 

DAY  of  wrath !  oh,  day  of  mourning ! 
See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning ! 

2  Oh,  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth. 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth  ; 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth  ; 
All  before  the  throne  it  foringeth. 

4:  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo  !  the  Book  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded : 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unaveuged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  f 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  -  ADVENT. 

8  King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us ! 

9  Think,  good  Jesu,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me. 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

11  Righteous  Judge  !  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 

Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

12  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning  : 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning* ! 

13  Thou  the  sinful  woman  saved' st ; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  f  orgavest ; 
And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsaf  est. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying ! 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep  oh,  place  me  ! 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me  ; 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me. 

16  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded. 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart-submission, 
See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition ; 
Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 

18  Ah !  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning  ! 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning 


30  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -ADVENT. 

Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him ; 
Spare,  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him ! 

19  Lord,  all  pitying,  Jesn  blest, 
Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest. 


37  8.7.8.7.8.8.7, 

GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated ! 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before ; 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him ! 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding : 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing  j 
For  they  shall  rise  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing : 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling,  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  Great  God,  to  Thee  my  spirit  clings, 

Thy  boundless  love  declaring ; 
One  wondrous  sight  my  comfort  brings, 

The  Judge  my  nature  wearing. 
Beneath  His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  —  ADVENT.  31 

38  D.C.M. 

ONCE  more,  0  Lord,  Thy  sign  shall  be 
Upon  the  heavens  displayed, 
And  earth  and  its  inhabitants 

Be  terribly  afraid : 
For,  not  in  weakness  clad,  Thon  com'st, 

Onr  woes,  our  sins  to  bear, 
But  girt  with  all  Thy  Father's  might, 
His  judgment  to  declare. 

2  The  terrors  of  that  awful  day 

Oh,  who  can  understand  ? 
Or  who  abide,  when  Thou  in  wrath 

Shalt  lift  Thy  holy  hand  f 
The  earth  shall  quake,  the  sea  shall  roar, 

The  sun  in  heaven  grow  pale  ; 
But  Thou  hast  sworn,  and  wilt  not  change, 

Thy  faithful  shall  not  fail. 

3  Then  grant  us,  Saviour,  so  to  pass 

Our  time  in  trembling  here, 
That  when  upon  the  clouds  of  heaven 

Thy  glory  shall  appear, 
Uplifting  high  our  joyful  heads, 

In  triumph  we  may  rise, 
And  enter,  with  Thine  angel  train, 

Thy  palace  in  the  skies. 

39  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

LO,  He  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  our  salvation  slain ; 
Thousand  angel-hosts  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train : 

Alleluia ! 
Christ,  the  Lord,  returns  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 
Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 


32  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT. 

Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  Hhn, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air : 

Alleluia ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

4  Yea,  Amen  ;  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne ; 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  Thine  own : 

Alleluia ! 
Thou  shalt  reign,  and  Thou  alone. 

40  p.  m. 

TVTAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying : 
▼  ▼      The  watchmen   on  the  heights  are 
crying, 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  arise! 
Midnight's  solemn  hour  is  tolling, 
His  chariot  wheels  are  nearer  rolling ; 

He  comes;  prepare,  ye  Virgins  wise. 
Rise  up ;  with  willing  feet 
Go  forth,  the  Bridegroom  meet : 

Alleluia ! 
Bear  through  the  night  vour  well-trimmed 

light, 
Speed  forth  to  join  the  marriage  rite. 

2  Sion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 
Her  heart  with  deep  delight  is  springing, 
She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom : 
Forth  her  Bridegroom  comes,  all-glorious, 
In  grace  arrayed,  by  truth  victorious  ; 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT.  33 

Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come ! 
All  hail,  Incarnate  Lord, 
Our  crown,  and  our  reward ! 

Alleluia ! 
We  haste  along,  in  pomp  of  song, 
And  gladsome  join  the  marriage  throng. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone. 
By  the  pearly  gates  in  wonder 
We  stand,  and  swell  the  voice  of  thunder. 
That  echoes  round  Thy  dazzling  throne. 
No  vision  ever  brought, 
No  ear  hath  ever  caught, 

Such  bliss  and  joy : 
We  raise  the  song,  we  swell  the  throug, 
To  praise  Thee  ages  all  along. 

41  8.7. 

HARK !  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding  ; 
"  Christ  is  nigh,"  it  seems  to  say ; 
"  Cast  away  the  works  of  darkness, 
0  ye  children  of  the  day ! " 

2  Wakened  by  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise ; 

Christ,  her  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling, 

Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo  !  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven  ; 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all  to  be  forgiven  5 

4  So  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  world  in  fear, 
May  He  with  His  mercy  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 


34  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT. 

42  8s. 

OH,  quickly  couie,  dread  Judge  of  all ; 
For,  awful  though  Thine  Advent  be, 
All  shadows  from  the  truth  will  fall, 

And  falsehood  die,  in  sight  of  Thee : 
Oh,  quickly  come  :  for  doubt  and  fear 
Like  clouds  dissolve  when  Thou  art  near. 

2  Oh,  quickly  come,  great  King  of  all ; 

Reign  all  around  us,  and  within  ; 
Let  sin  no  more  our  souls  enthrall, 

Let  pain  and  sorrow  die  with  sin  j 
Oh,  quickly  come  :  for  Thou  alone 
Canst  make  Thy  scattered  people  one. 

3  Oh,  quickly  come,  true  Life  of  all ; 

For  death  is  mighty  all  around ; 
On  every  home  his  shadows  fall, 

On  every  heart  his  mark  is  found : 
Oh,  quickly  come  :  for  grief  and  pain 
Can  never  cloud  Thy  glorious  reign. 

•i  Oh,  quickly  come,  sure  Light  of  all, 
For  gloomy  night  broods  o'er  our  way ; 
And  fainting  souls  begin  to  fall 

With  weary  watching  for  the  day  : 
Come,  quickly  come :  for  round  Thy  throne 
No  eye  is  blind,  no  night  is  known. 


43 


7.6. 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  believers! 
And  let  your  lights  appear ; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 
And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  will  draw  nigh ; 
Up  !  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle  ! 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 


THE    CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT.  35 

2  See  that  your  lamps  are  burning ; 

Replenish  them  with  oil ; 
Look  now  for  your  salvation, 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near, 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  alleluias  clear. 

3  0  wise  and  holy  virgins, 

Now  raise  your  voices  higher, 
Until  in  songs  of  triumph 

Ye  meet  the  angel  choir. 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide  open  stand ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory ! 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

4  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

0  Jesu,  now  appear ; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere  ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  0  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

And  ever  be  with  Thee  ! 

44  L.  M. 

ON  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh  j 
Awake,  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  of  the  King  of  kings. 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  Christian  breast, 
And  furnished  for  so  great  a  guest ; 
Yea,  let  us  each  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  For  Thou  art  our  salvation,  Lord, 
Our  refuge  and  our  great  reward  j 


36  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  —  ADVENT. 

Without  Thy  grace  we  waste  away, 
Like  flowers  that  wither  and  decay. 

4  To  heal  the  sick  stretch  out  Thine  hand, 
And  bid  the  fallen  sinner  stand ; 

Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

5  All  praise,  eternal  Son,  to  Thee, 
Whose  Adven.t  set  Thy  people  free ; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost  for  evermore. 

45  8s. 

OH  COME,  oh  come,  Emmanuel, 
And  ransom  captive  Israel ; 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

2  Oh  come,  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,  free 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny ; . 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  tnee,  O  Israel ! 

3  Oh  come,  Thou  Day-spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night, 

And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

4  Oh  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come, 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home  j 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high, 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT. 


5  Oh  come,  oh  come,  Thou  Lord  of  might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height, 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  0  Israel ! 

46  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

O'ER  the  distant  mountains  breaking 
Comes  the  reddening  dawn  of  day ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  from  sleep  awaking, 
Rise,  and  sing,  and  watch,  and  pray ; 
'Tis  thy  Saviour, 
On  His  bright  returning  way. 

2  0  Thou  long-expected!  weary- 

Waits  my  anxious  soul  for  Thee, 
Life  is  dark,  and  earth  is  dreary, 

Where  Thy  light  I  do  not  see ; 
0  my  Saviour, 
When  wilt  Thou  return  to  me  ? 

3  Nearer  is  my  soul's  salvation, 

Spent  the  night,  the  day  at  hand ; 
Keep  me  in  my  lowly  station, 

Watching  for  Thee,  till  I  stand, 
0  my  Saviour, 
In  Thy  bright,  Thy  promised  land, 

4  With  my  lamp  well  trimmed  and  burning, 

Swift  to  hear  and  slow  to  roam, 
Watching  for  Thy  glad  returning 

To  restore  me  to  my  home. 
Come,  my  Saviour, 
Thou  hast  promised :  quickly  come. 

47  c.  m. 

HARK !  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — ADVENT. 


2  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 


To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure : 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim : 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

48  8.7. 

COME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us  j 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Dear  desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

3  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child,  and  yet  a  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever, 
Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  : 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR  — CHRISTMAS. 


Also  the  following  : 

317  Thou  art  coming,  0  my  Saviour. 

318  Jesus  came,  the  heavens  adoring. 

405  The  world  is  very  evil. 

406  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 


Christmas. 
49  P.  M. 

OH  COME,  all  ye  faithful,  joyful  and 
triumphant ; 
Oh  come  ye,  oh  come  ye  to  Bethlehem ; 
Come  and  behold  Him  born  the  King  of 
angels ; 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, Christ  the  Lord. 

2  God  of  God,  Light  of  Light, 

Lo  !  He  abhors  not  the  Virgin's  womb  ; 

Very  God,  begotten,  not  created  ; 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

3  Sing,  choirs  of  angels,    sing  in  exulta- 

tion. 
Sing,  all  ye  citizens  of  heaven  above, 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest ; 
Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  etc. 

4  Yea,  Lord,  we   greet   Thee,  born   this 

happy  morning ; 

Jesu,  to  Thee  be  glory  given  ; 
Word  of  the  Father,  now  in  flesh  appear- 
ing ; 

Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, 

Oh  come,  let  us  adore  Him, Christ  the  Lord. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -CHRISTMAS. 


50  6.5. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful, 
Triumphantly  sing- ! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger 

The  angels'  dread  King ! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten 
With  joyful  accord ! 
Oh  come  ye,  come  hither 
To  worship  the  Lord ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father, 

He  comes  from  the  skies ; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin 
He  doth  not  despise. 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

3  Hark!  hark  to  the  angels ! 

All  singing  in  heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest 
All  glory  be  given  !  " 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  etc. 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesu, 

This  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor 

Through  heaven  and  earth ; 
True  Godhead  incarnate ! 

Omnipotent  Word ! 
Oh  come,  let  us  hasten 

To  worship  the  Lord ! 

51  7s. 

HARK !  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled ! 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies j 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAH  — CHRISTMAS.  41 

With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem ! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adore$ ; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord ; 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb. 

4  Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ; 
Hail  the  Incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased  as  Man  with  man  to  dwell ; 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel ! 

5  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

6  Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings, 
Light  and  lif  e  to  all  He  brings, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 

Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  Peace ! 

52      ,  8.7.8.7.8.7.7. 

OF  the  Father's  love  begotten, 
Ere  the  worlds  began  to  be, 
He  the  Alpha  and  Omega, 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

2  Oh,  that  ever-blessed  birthday, 
When  the  Virgin,  full  of  grace, 
By  the  Holy  Ghost  conceiving, 
Bare  the  Saviour  of  our  race  ; 
And  that  Child,  the  world's  Redeemer, 
First  displayed  His  sacred  face, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 


42  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — CHRISTMAS. 

3  Praise  Him,  0  ye  heaven  of  heavens ! 

Praise  Him,  angels  in  the  height ! 
Every  power  and  every  virtue 

Sing  the  praise  of  God  aright : 
Let  no  tongue  of  man  be  silent, 

Let  each  heart  and  voice  unite, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

4  Thee  let  age,  and  Thee  let  manhood, 

Thee  let  choirs  of  infants  sing ; 
Thee  the  matrons  and  the  virgins, 

And  the  children  answering : 
Let  their  guileless  song  re-echo, 

And  their  heart  its  praises  bring, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

5  Christ,  to  Thee  with  God  the  Father, 

And,  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Hymn  and  chant  and  high  thanksgiving, 

And  unwearied  praises  be  : 
Honor,  glory,  and  dominion, 

And  eternal  victory, 
Evermore  and  evermore ! 

53  "  p.m. 

HOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  king. 

1  Sion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  His 

birth! 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon 

earth. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

2  Tell  how  He  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round : 


8 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — CHRISTMAS.  43 

How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation, 
How  His  people  with  joy  everlasting  are 
crowned  : 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

3  Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bring- 
ing, 
And   sweet   let    the   gladsome    hosanna 
arise : 
Ye  angels,  the  full  alleluia  be  singing  ; 
One  chorus  resound  through  the   earth 
and  the  skies : 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

54  c.  m. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 
11  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  Who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  "  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song : 


44  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — CHRISTMAS. 

6  "All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

55  c.  m. 

CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2  Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there  ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

3  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply  j 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  height-. 
The  Day- Spring  from  on  high. 

4  O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm, 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5  "  Glory  to  God  ! "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring, 
"  Peace  to  the  earth,  good- will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King  !  " 

6  Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem  ! 

The  Saviour  now  is  born  : 
More  bright  on  Bethlehem's  joyous  plains 
Breaks  rtie  first  Christmas  morn. 

56  ios. 

C1HRISTIANS,  awake  !  salute  the  happy 
'       morn 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankin  d  wa  s  born ; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mvsterv  of  love 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  -  CHRISTMAS.  45 

• 

Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told, 
Who   heard  the    angelic   herald's  voice : 

"  Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 
To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth  : 
This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised 

word, 
This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  He  spake ;  and   straightway  the  celestial 

choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire : 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang. 
And  heaven's  whole   arch  with  alleluias 

rang: 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good- will. 

4  To  Bethlehem  straight  the  happy  shepherds 

ran, 
To  see  the  wonder  God  had  wrought  for 

man: 
And  found,  with  Joseph  and  the  blessed 

maid, 
Her  Son,  the  Saviour,  in  a  manger  laid ; 
Amazed  the  wondrous  story  they  proclaim, 
The  earliest  heralds  of  the  Saviour's  name. 

5  Let  us,  like  these  good  shepherds,  -then 

employ 
Our  grateful  voices  to  proclaim  the  joy ; 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  Who  hath  retrieved  our 

loss, 
From  His  poor  manger  to  His  bitter  cross ; 
Treading  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace, 
Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again  takes 

place. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YE AK  —  CHRISTMAS. 


6  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  thrones 
among. 
To  sing,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphal  song ; 
He,  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day, 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display  : 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Of  angels  and  of  angel-men  the  King. 

57  7s. 

SING,  oh,  sing,  this  blessed  morn  ; 
Unto  us  a  Child  is  bom, 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given, 
God  Himself  comes  down  from  heaven  : 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  this  blessed  morn, 
Jesus  Christ  to-day  is  born. 

2  God  of  God,  and  Light  of  Light, 
Comes  with  mercies  infinite, 
Joining  in  a  wondrous  plan 
Heaven  to  earth,  and  God  to  man. 

Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

3  God  with  us,  Emmanuel, 
Deigns  forever  now  to  dwell ; 
He  on  Adam's  fallen  race 
Sheds  the  fullness  of  His  grace. 

Sing,  oh.  sing,  etc. 

■4  God  comes  down  that  man  may  rise. 
Lifted  by  Him  to  the  skies ; 
•Christ  is  Son  of  Man  that  we 
Sons  of  God  in  Him  may  be. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 

5  Oh,  renew  us,  Lord,  we  pray, 
With  Thy  Spirit  day  by  day. 
That  we  ever  one  may  be 
With  the  Father  and  with  Thee. 
Sing,  oh,  sing,  etc. 


0 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  -  CHRISTMAS.  47 

58  p.  m. 

LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem ! 
How  still  we  see  thee  lie j 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by ; 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 
Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 

2  For  Christ  is  bora  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
0  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth  ! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

3  How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given  ! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4  0  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem ! 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray ; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  bora  in  us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell; 
Oh  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel ! 

59  D.  C.  M. 

IT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear. 
That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 


48  TEE   CHRISTIAN   YE AR  —  CHRISTMAS. 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold ; 
Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King  ; 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  'Unfurled; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world : 
Above  its  sad  and  lonely  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  0  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load, 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low. 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow ! 
Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing : 
Oh,  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years, 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

60  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

AXG-ELS.  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
-  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth : 

Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — CHRISTMAS.  49 

2  Shepherds  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant-light : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar : 

Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending. 
In  His  temple  shall  appear : 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

61  8-7- 

HARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies J? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
Heavenly  alleluias  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  — 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good- will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born ;  the  great  Anointed  ! 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 
Oh,  receive  Whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  ! 


50  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EPIPHANY. 

5  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him; 
Learn  His  name  to  magnify7, 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !  " 

Also  the  following  : 

319  Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy 

kingly  crown. 

320  All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord. 

538  All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices. 

539  Joy  fills  our  inmost  hearts  to-day. 

540  Once  in  royal  David's  city. 


(Bpipficutt). 
62  6.5. 

FROM  the  eastern  mountains 
Pressing  on  they  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom 

To  His  humble  home ; 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 
Guided  by  a  star. 

Light  of  Light  that  shineth 

Ere  the  worlds  began, 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 
Every  heart  of  man. 

2  There  their  Lord  and  Saviour 
Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  Light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way, 
Ever  now  to  lighten 
Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 
By  that  guiding  Star. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR— EPIPHANY. 


3  Thou  Who  in  a  manger 

Once  hast  lowly  lain, 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Star. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

4  Gather  in  the  outcasts, 

All  who've  gone  astray, 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them, 

Guide  them  on  their  way, 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who've  wandered  far, 
Lead  them  bv  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  Star. 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

5  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 
Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 
Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  from  afar, 
Young  and  old  together, 

By  Thy  guiding  Star:— 
Light  of  Light,  etc. 

6  Until  every  nation. 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesu,  follows  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  mountains 

To  that  heavenly  home, 
Where  no  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. 


52  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  —  EPIPHANY. 

Light  of  Light  that  shineth 

Ere  the  worlds  began, 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 

Every  heart  of  man. 

This  hymn  may  be  sung  either  with  or  without  the 
refrain,  as  desired. 

63  8.7. 

EARTH  has  many  a  noble  city ; 
Bethlehem,  thou  dost  all  excel : 
Out  of  thee  the  Lord  from  heaven 
Came  to  rule  His  Israel. 

2  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth, 
To  the  world  its  God  announcing 
Seen  in  fleshly  form  on  earth. 

3  Eastern  sages  at  His  cradle 

Make  oblations  rich  and  rare ; 
See  them  give,  in  deep  devotion, 
Gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 

4  Sacred  gifts  of  mystic  meaning : 

Incense  doth  their  God  disclose, 
Gold  the  King  of  kings  proclaimeth, 
Myrrh  His  sepulchre  foreshows. 

5  Jesu,  Whom  the  Gentiles  worshipped 

At  Thy  glad  Epiphany, 
Unto  Thee,  with  God  the  Father  . 
And  the  Spirit,  glory  be. 

64  L.  M. 

WHEN  from  the  East  the  wise  men  came, 
Led  by  the  Star  of  Bethlehem, 
The  gifts  they  brought  to  Jesus  were 
Of  gold  and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR-EPIPHAXY.  53 


2  Bright  gold  of  Ophir,  passing  fine, 
Proclaims  a  King  of  royal  line  ; 
For  David's  son  in  David's  town, 
Is  born  the  heir  of  David's  crown. 

3  The  incense-clouds,  with  fragrance  rare) 
The  presence  of  a  God  declare  ; 

Lo  !  kings  in  adoration  fall. 
For  Mary's  Son  is  Lord  of  all. 

•4  The  myrrh,  with  bitter  taste,  foreshows 
A  life  of  sorrows,  wounds  and  woes ; — 
The  deadly  cup,  that  overran 
With  anguish  for  the  Son  of  Man. 

5  Our  gold  upon  Thine  altar  lies  ; 
Our  prayers  to  Thee,  as  incense,  rise  j 
Accept  as  mvrrh  our  tears  and  sighs : 
0  King,  0  God,  0  Sacrifice ! 

65  7s. 

AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
-^-  Did  the  guiding  star  behold ; 
As  with  joy  they  haded  its  light. 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ !  to  Thee  our  heavenly  King. 


54  THE  CHRISTIAN   YE AR  —  EPIPHANY. 

4  Holy  Jesus !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright, 
Need  they  no  created  light ; 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down, 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Alleluias  to  our  King. 

66  p.  m. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold   on   His   cradle   the   dew-drops   are 

shining, 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 

stall ', 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Shall  we  not  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine, 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the 

ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the 

mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure  ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  -  EPIPHANY.  55 

5  Brightest   and   best   of   the   sons   of  the 
morning-, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine 
aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

67  vs. 

SONGS  of  thankfulness  and  praise 
Jesu,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar ; 
Branch  of  royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  birth  at  Bethlehem ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

2  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme ; 
And  at  Cana,  wedding-guest, 

In  Thy  Godhead  manifest  j 
Manifest  in  power  divine, 
Changing  water  into  wine  j 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

3  Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul ; 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight, 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will, 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addressed, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

4  Sun  and  moon  shall  darkened  be, 
Stars  shall  fall,  the  heavens  shall  flee  ; 
Christ  will  then  like  lightning  shine. 
All  will  see  His  glorious  sign  : 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -EPIPHANY. 

All  will  then  the  trumpet  hear ; 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appear  ; 
Thou  by  all  wilt  be  confessed, 
God  in  man  made  manifest. 

5  Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lord, 
Present  in  Thy  holy  Word  j 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou  ; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany  ; 
And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 


o 


68  7.6. 

ONE  with  God  the  Father 
In  majesty  and  might, 
The  brightness  of  His  glory, 

Eternal  Light  of  Light ; 
O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 
Thy  rays  are  streaming  now  ; 
The  shadows  flee  before  Thee, 
The  world's  true  Light  art  Thou. 

2  Yet,  Lord,  we  see  but  darkly  : 
0  heavenly  Light,  arise  ! 

Dispel  these  mists  that  shroud  us, 
And  hide  Thee  from  our  eyes ! 

We  long  to  track  the  footprints 
That  Thou  Thyself  hast  trod : 

We  loug  to  see  the  pathway 
That  leads  to  Thee  our  God. 

3  0  Jesu,  shine  around  us 
With  radiance  of  Thy  grace  ; 

0  Jesu,  turn  upon  us 
The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 

We  need  no  star  to  guide  us, 
As  on  our  way  we  press, 

If  Thou  Thy  light  vouchsafest, 
0  Sun  of  Righteousness. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EPIPHANY.  57 

69  s.  m. 

WITHIN  the  Father's  house 
The  Son  hath  found  His  home ; 
And  to  His  temple  suddenly 
The  Lord  of  Life  hath  come. 

2  The  doctors  of  the  law 

Gaze  on  the  wondrous  child, 
And  marvel  at  His  gracious  words 
Of  wisdom  undenled. 

3  Yet  not  to  them  is  given 

The  mighty  truth  to  know, 
To  lift  the  earthly  veil  which  hides 
Incarnate  God  below. 

4  The  secret  of  the  Lord 

Escapes  each  human  eye. 
And  faithful  pondering  hearts  await 
The  full  Epiphany. 

5  Lord,  visit  Thou  our  souls 

And  teach  us  by  Thy  grace, 
Each  dim  revealing  of  Thyself 
With  loving  awe  to  trace ; 

6  Till  from  our  darkened  sight 

The  cloud  shall  pass  away, 
And  on  the  cleansed  soul  shall  burst 
The  everlasting  day  j 

7  Till  we  behold  Thy  face, 

And  know,  as  we  are  known, 
Thee,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Co-equal  Three  in  One. 

70  s.  m. 

p  LORY  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 
VX   "Who  by  Thy  mighty  power 
Didst  manifest  Thy  glory  forth 
In  Cana's  marriage  hour. 


58  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— EPIPHANY. 

2  Thou  spakest :  it  was  done : 

Obedient  to  Thy  word, 
The  water  reddening  into  wine 
Proclaimed  the  present  Lord. 

3  Blest  were  the  eyes  which  saw 

That  wondrous  mystery, 
The  great  beginning  of  Thy  works, 
That  kindled  faith  in  Thee. 

4  And  blessed  they  who  know 

Thine  unseen  presence  true. 
When  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace 
Thou  makest  all  things  new. 

5  For  by  Thy  loving  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed ; 
Thine  is  the  Cup  of  blessing,  Lord, 
And  Thou  the  heavenly  Bread. 

6  Oh,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Ever  in  Thee  to  live, 
And  drink  of  those  refreshing  streams, 
Which  Thou  alone  canst  give : 

7  So,  led  from  strength  to  strength, 

Grant  us,  0  Lord,  to  see 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb, 
Thy  great  Epiphany. 

71  s.  M. 

FIERCE  was  the  storm  of  wind, 
The  surging  waves  ran  high, 
Failed  the  disciples'  hearts  with  fear, 
Though  Thou,  their  Lord,  wast  nigh. 

2  But  at  the  stern  rebuke 
Of  Thy  almighty  word, 
The  wind  was  hushed,  the  billows  ceased, 
And  owned  Thee  God  and  Lord. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAH  —  EPIPHAXY.  59 

3  So,  now,  when  depths  of  sin 

Our  souls  with  terrors  fill, 
Arise,  and  be  our  helper,  Lord, 
And  speak  Thy  "  Peace,  be  still." 

4  When  death's  dark  sea  we  cross. 

Be  with  us  in  Thy  power, 
Nor  let  the  water-floods  prevail 
In  that  dread  trial-hour. 

5  And,  when  amid  the  signs, 

Which  speak  Thine  Advent  near, 
The  roaring  of  the  sea  and  waves 
Fills  faithless  hearts  with  fear ; 

6  May  we  all  undismayed 

The  raging  tempest  see, 
Lift  up  our  heads  and  hail  with  joy 
Thy  great  Epiphany. 


72 


S.  M. 


NOT  by  Thy  mighty  hand, 
Thy  wondrous  works  alone, 
But  by  the  marvels  of  Thy  Word, 
Thy  glory,  Lord,  is  known. 

2  Forth  from  the  eternal  gates, 

Thine  everlasting  home, 
To  sow  the  seed  of  truth  below, 
Thou  didst  vouchsafe  to  come. 

3  And  still  from  age  to  age, 

Thou,  gracious  Lord,  hast  been 
The  bearer  forth  of  goodly  seed. 
The  sower  still  unseen. 

4  And  Thou  wilt  come  again, 

And  heaven  beneath  Thee  bow, 
To  reap  the  harvest  Thou  hast  sown, 
Sower  and  reaper  Thou. 


60       THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. 

5  Watch,  Lord,  Thy  harvest-field, 

With  Thine  unsleeping  eye, 
The  children  of  the  kingdom  keep 
To  Thy  Epiphany  ; 

6  That,  when  in  Thy  great  day 

The  tares  shall  severed  be, 

We  may  be  surely  gathered  in 

WTith  all  Thy  saints  to  Thee. 

Also  the  foUoicing : 

323  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

324  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come. 

325  Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling. 

331  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night. 

332  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 
542  Saw  you  never  in  the  twilight. 


Sciititagcsima,  €tc. 

73  8.7. 

A  LLELUIA,  song  of  gladness, 
A  Voice  of  joy  that  cannot  die  ; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Ever  dear  to  choirs  on  high  ; 
In  the  house  of  God  abiding 

Thus  they  sing  eternally. 

2  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

True  Jerusalem  and  free  j 
Alleluia  joyful  mother, 

All  thy  children  sing  with  thee ; 
But  by  Babylon's  sad  waters 

Mourning  exiles  now  are  we. 

3  Alleluia  cannot  always 

Be  our  song  while  here  below ; 
Alleluia  our  transgressions 

Make  us  for  a  while  forego  : 
For  the  solemn  time  is  coming 

When  our  tears  for  sin  must  flow. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — SEPT UAGESIMA.       61 

4  Therefore  in  our  lrymns  we  pray  Thee, 

Grant  us  blessed  Trinity, 
At  the  last  to  keep  Thine  Easter 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky ; 
There  to  Thee  forever  singing 

Alleluia  joyfully. 


I 


74  7.6.7.6.8.6.8.6. 

"N  exile  here  we  wander : 
In  heaven  is  our  abode, — 
The  city  of  the  angels, 
The  city  of  our  God. 
And  here  we  toil,  and  strive,  and  fight, 

With  sin  and  woe  opprest ; 
There  God  will  give  the  sons  of  light 
Eternal  joy  and  rest. 

2  Through  many  sore  temptations, 
By  many  sorrows  torn, 

We  strive  to  win  the  glory ; 
Our  many  falls  we  mourn. 
But  faith  holds  out  the  vision  bright 

Of  our  eternal  home  ; 
And  hope  assures  that  realm  of  light, 
When  we  have  overcome. 

3  Jesu,  our  joy  and  gladness, 
To  Thee  for  aid  we  flee  : 

Give  tears  of  true  contrition  ; 
Our  souls  from  guilt  set  free  :  — 
And  we  shall  rise  in  that  great  day, 

In  bodies  like  to  Thine, 
And  with  Thy  saints,  in  l3right  array, 
Shall  in  Thy  glory  shine. 

4  There  we,  as  children  dwelling, 
Who  here  as  exiles  groan, 

God's  praises  shall  be  telling 
Before  His  glorious  throne  : 


62       THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— SEPTUAGESIMA. 

There  in  our  endless  home  shall  rest, 
From  strife  and  sorrow  free, 

And  join  the  anthem  of  the  blest. 
Forever,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


75 


S.M. 


LORD  of  the  hearts  of  men, 
Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  bless, 
From  age  to  age,  Thy  chosen  saints 
With  fruits  of  holiness. 

2  Here  faith,  and  hope  and  love 

Reign  in  sweet  bond  allied ; 
There,  when  this  little  day  is  o'er, 
Shall  love  alone  abide. 

3  Here,  bearing  the  good  seed, 

'Mid  cares  and  tears  we  come  j 
There,  with  rejoicing  hearts,  we  bring 
Our  harvest-treasures  home. 

4  Oh,  give  us,  mighty  Lord, 

The  fruits  Thyself  dost  love  ; 
Soon  shalt  Thou  from  Thy  judgment  seat 
Crown  Thine  own  gifts  above. 

76  7.7.7.5. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost, 
Taught  by  Thee  we  covet  most 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost, 
Holy,  heavenly  love. 

2  Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long, 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong, 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong  ; 

Therefore,  give  us  love. 

3  Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day ; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay  ; 

Therefore,  give  us  love. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR-SEPTUAGESIMA.       63 

4  Faith  will  vanish  into  sight ; 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight ; 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright ; 
Therefore,  give  ns  love. 

5  Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see, 
Joining  hand  in  hand,  agree, 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three, 

And  the  best,  is  love. 

6  From  the  overshadowing 
Of  Thy  gold  and  silver  wing, 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  Thee  sing, 

Holy,  heavenly  love. 

77  8.5.8.5. 

THOU,  Who  on  that  wondrous  journey 
Sett'st  Thy  face  to  die, 
By  Thy  holy,  meek  example 
Teach  us  charity ! 

2  Thou,  "Who  that  dread  cup  of  suffering 

Didst  not  put  from  Thee ; 
0  most  loving  of  the  loving, 
Give  ns  charity ! 

3  Thou,  Who  reignest,  bright  in  glory, 

On  God's  throne  on  high, 
Oh,  that  we  may  share  Thy  triumph, 
Grant  us  charity ! 

4  Send  us  faith,  that  trusts  Thy  promise  ; 

Hope,  with  upward  eye  ; 
But  more  blest  than  both,  and  greater, 
Send  us  charity ! 

Also  the  following : 
592  Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by. 


THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR -LENT. 


Cent. 

78  C.  M. 

LORD !  Who  throughout  these  forty  days, 
For  us  didst  fast  and  pray, 
Teach  us  with  Thee  to  mourn  our  sins, 
And  close  by  Thee  to  stay. 

2  As  Thou  with  Satan  didst  contend, 

And  didst  the  victory  win, 
Oh,  give  us  strength  in  Thee  to  fight, 
In  Thee  to  conquer  sin. 

3  As  Thou  didst  hunger  bear  and  thirst, 

So  teach  us,  gracious  Lord, 
To  die  to  self,  and  chiefly  live 
By  Thy  most  holy  Word. 

4  And  through  these  days  of  penitence, 

And  through  Thy  Passion-tide, 
Yea,  evermore,  in  life  and  death, 
Jesu !  with  us  abide. 

5  Abide  with  us,  that  so,  this  life 

Of  suffering  overpast, 
An  Easter  of  unending  joy 
•  We  may  attain  at  last ! 

79  7s. 

FORTY  days  and  forty  nights 
Thou  wast  fasting  in  the  wild ; 
Forty  days  and  forty  nights 
Tempted,  and  yet  undefiled. 

2  Shall  not  we  Thy  sorrow  share, 
And  from  earthly  joys  abstain, 
Fasting  with  unceasing  prayer, 
Glad  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain  ? 


THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR  — LENT.  65 

3  And  if  Satan,  vexing  sore, 

Flesh  or  spirit  should  assail, 
Thou,  his  Vanquisher  before, 
Grant  we  may  not  faint  or  fail. 

4  So  shall  we  have  peace  divine ; 

Holier  gladness  ours  shall  be  ; 
Round  us,  too,  shall  angels  shine, 
Such  as  ministered  to  Thee. 

5  Keep,  oh  keep  us,  Saviour  dear, 

Ever  constant  by  Thy  side ; 
That  with  Thee  we  may  appear 
At  the  eternal  Easter-tide. 


80 


L.M. 


AWHILE  in  spirit,  Lord,  to  Thee 
-^V-  Into  the  desert  would  we  flee  5 
Awhile  upon  the  barren  steep 
Our  fast  with  Thee  in  spirit  keep  : 

2  Awhile  from  Thy  temptation  learn 
False  Satan's  wileful  lures  to  spurn, 
And  in  our  hearts  to  feel  and  own 

"  Man  liveth  not  by  bread  alone." 

3  0  Thou  once  tempted  like  as  we, 
Thou  knowest  our  infirmity ; 
Be  Thou  our  helper  in  the  strife, 
Be  Thou  our  true,  our  inward  life. 

4  And  while  at  Thy  command  we  pray 
"  Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day," 
May  we  with  Thee,  0  Christ,  be  fed, 
Thou  Word  of  God,  Thou  living  Bread. 

81  6.5. 

CHRISTIAN !  dost  thou  see  them 
On  the  holy  ground, 
How  the  powers  of  darkness 
Rage  thy  steps  around  ? 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAH  — LENT. 


Christian !  up  and  smite  them, 
Counting  gain  but  loss; 

In  the  strength  that  cometh 
By  the  holy  cross. 

2  Christian !  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within. 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  J? 
Christian !  never  tremble  ; 

Never  be  downcast ; 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle, 

Watch  and  pray  and  fast. 

3  Christian  !  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair  ? 
'•Always  fast  and  vigil J? 

Always  watch  and  prayer  ?  " 
Christian  !  answer  boldly  : 

"  While  I  breathe  I  pray !  " 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

4  "  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  My  servant  true  ; 
Thou  art  very  weary, 

1  was  weary  too; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 
Some  day  all  Mine  own, 

And  the  end  of  sorrow 
Shall  be  near  My  throne." 


82  ios. 

"TVTEARY  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
▼  ▼      I  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in : 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me  "  Come." 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— LENT.  67 

2  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
Iu  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne  appear? 
Yet  there  are  hands  stretched  out  to  draw 


3  The  while  I  fain  would  tread  the  heavenly 

way, 
Evil  is  ever  with  rne  day  by  day ; 
Yet  on  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 
"  Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from 

all." 

4  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear ; 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

near, 
And  His  the  blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  set  me  faultless  there  before  the  throne. 

5  'Twas  He  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild, 
And  made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the  Father's 

child, 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

6  0  great  Ab  solver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  of  penitence  and  prayer, 
That  in  the  Father's  courts  my  glorious 

dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  righteousness. 

7  Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  righteous 

Lord; 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown ; 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  life  laid 

down. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — LENT. 


83  8s. 

EARY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 
And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear  and  bow  me  to  the  rod ; 

For  Thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn  : 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 


W] 


2  0  Jesu,  full  of  pardoning  grace, 
More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin ; 

Yet  once  again  I  seek  Thy  face : 

Open  Thine  arms  and  take  me  in  ; 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 
My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 

Oh,  for  Thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 
Forgive,  and  bid  me  sin  no  more : 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

84  8.8.8.G. 

THOU,  the  contrite  sinners'  friend, 
Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend, 
That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2  When,  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
.  Far  off  appears  my  resting  place, 

And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  Thy  grace, 
Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

3  When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray 
Afar  from  Thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray, 

Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

•4  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold, 
Strives  from  Thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 
And  plead,  oh,  plead  for  me  ! 


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THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — LENT. 


5  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
Darkened  with  sorrow,  pain,  and  fear, 
Then  to  niy  fainting  sight  appear, 
Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

85  c.  m. 

OJESU,  Saviour  of  the  lost, 
My  rock  and  hiding-place, 
By  storms  of  sin  and  sorrow  tost, 
I  seek  Thy  sheltering  grace. 

2  Guilty,  forgive  me,  Lord,  I  cry  -r 

Pursued  by  foes,  I  come ; 
A  sinner,  save  me,  or  1  die ; 
An  outcast,  take  me  home. 

3  Once  safe  in  Thine  almighty  arms, 

Let  storms  come  on  amain ; 
There  danger  never,  never  harms ; 
There  death  itself  is  gain. 

4  And  when  I  stand  before  Thy  throne, 

And  all  Thy  glory  see, 
Still  be  my  righteousness  alone 
To  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

86  L.  M. 

OTHOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  sins  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  Book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3 1  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 


70  THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR  — LENT. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  Oh,  may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song : 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

87  L.  M. 

WITH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry : 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed ; 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea  : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies  ; 
But  Thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see  : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee : 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me. 

88  p.m. 

LORD,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
I  Ere  the  time  shall  pass  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -LENT. 


2  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  that  day  of  doom  appears. 

3  Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  Thy  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

4  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

5  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

6  Judge  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
Grant  us,  when  we  see  Thy  face, 
With  Thy  ransomed  ones  a  place. 

7  On  Thy  love  we  rest  alone, 

And  that  love  shall  then  be  known 
By  the  pardoned,  round  Thy  throne. 


89 


/s. 


SAVIOUR !  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  kneq, 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes, 
Oh !  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below  ; 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness, 
By  the  dread  permitted  hour 
Of  the  mighty  tempter's  power : 
Turn,  oh  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litanv ! 


72  TIIE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— LENT. 

3  By  the  sacred  grief  that  wept 

O'er  the  grave  where  Lazarus  slept ; 
By  the  boding  tears  that  flowed 
Over  Saleni's  loved  abode  ; 
By  the  anguished  sigh  that  told 
Treachery  lurked  within  Thy  fold  ; 
From  Thy  seat  above  the  sky, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

4  By  the  burthen  Thou  didst  bear, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

5  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan ; 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone ; 
By  the  vault,  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God : 

Oh !  frdui  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
)  Mighty,  re-ascended  Lord, 

Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  litany ! 

Also  the  following : 
338  O  gracious  God  in  Whom  I  live. 
340  In  the  hour  of  trial. 
347  Sinful  sighing  to  be  blest. 

349  Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 

350  Jesu,  Lord  of  life  and  glory. 

351  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

354  Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne. 
356. Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal. 
357  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing. 
359  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory. 
384  God,  my  Father,  hear  me  pray. 

528  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son.     Litany. 

529  Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call.   Litany, 


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590  To-day  Thy  mercy  calls  us. 

591  When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend. 
601  Thy  lif e  was  given  for  ine. 

607  Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine. 

608  Lo !  the  voice  of  Jesus. 

612  Oh,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow. 

611  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me. 

620  Onward,  Christian,  though  the  region. 


£)oIn   tXleck. 
90  7.6. 

i  LL  glory,  laud,  and  honor, 
-A-   To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King ! 
To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 


2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 
The  Kins-  and  blessed  One. 


3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high  • 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 

All  glory,  etc. 

1  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
With  palms  before  Thee  went : 
Our  praise  and  prayers  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 

All  glory,  etc. 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise  : 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise. 

All  glory,  etc. 


74  THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — HOLY  WEEK. 

6  Tiiou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 
Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  "delightest, 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
All  glory,  etc. 

91  L.M. 

RIDE  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
Hark !  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry  j 
0  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 
With  palms  andscatteredgarments  strowed. 

2  Eide  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  : 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

4  Ride  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh ; 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

5  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ; 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  0  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

92  c.  m. 

THOU,  Who  through  this  holy  week 
Didst  suffer  for  us  all ; 
The  sick  to  heal,  the  lost  to  seek, 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall : 

2  We  cannot  understand  the  woe 
Thy  love  was  pleased  to  bear : 
0  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there. 


O 


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3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod, 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won  : 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 
For  all  that  He  hath  done  ? 

4  To  God,  the  blessed  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  and  glory  be  : 
Crown,  Lord, Thy  servants  who  have  won 
The  victory  through  Thee. 

93  7s. 

0  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour  j 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  ; 
Oh  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  j 
Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  the  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  ; 
"  It  is  finished ! "  hear  Him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

94  L.  M. 

THE  royal  banners  forward  go, 
The  cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow ; 
Where  He  in  llesh,  our  flesh  Who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2  There  whilst  He  hung,  His  sacred  side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  water  min°'led  with  His  blood. 


76  THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — HOLY   WEEK. 

3  Fulfilled  is  now  what  David  told 
In  true  prophetic  song  of  old, 

How  God  the  heathen's  King  should  be ; 
For  God  is  reigning  from  the  tree. 

4  0  tree  of  glory,  tree  most  fair, 
Ordained  those  holy  limbs  to  bear, 
How  bright  in  purple  robe  it  stood, 
The  purple  of  a  Saviour's  blood ! 

5  Upon  its  arms,  like  balance  true, 

He  weighed  the  price  for  sinners  due, 
The  price  which  none  but  He  could  pay, 
And  spoiled  the  spoiler  of  his  prey. 

6  To  Thee,  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done  : 
As  by  the  cross  Thou  dost  restore, 
So  rule  and  guide  us  evermore. 

95  L-  m. 

LORD  Jesus !  when  we  stand  afar, 
And  gaze  upon  Thy  holy  cross, 
In  love  of  Thee,  and  scorn  of  self, 
Oh,  may  we  count  the  world  as  loss ! 

2  When  we  behold  Thy  bleeding  wounds, 

And  the  rough  way  that  Thou  hast  trod, 
Make  us  to  hate  the  load  of  sin 
That  lay  so  heavy  on  our  God. 

3  0  holy  Lord,  uplifted  high. 

With  outstretched  arms,  in  mortal  woe 
Embracing  in  Thy  wondrous  love 
The  sinful  world  that  lies  below ; 

4  Give  us  an  ever-living  faith 

To  gaze  beyond  the  things  we  see  : 
And  in  the  mystery  of  Thy  death 
Draw  us  and  all  men  unto  Thee. 


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96 


P.M. 


BEHOLD  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
O  Thou  for  sinners  slain, 
Let  it  not  be  in  vain 

That  Thou  hast  died : 
Thee  for  rny  Saviour  let  me  take, 
My  only  refuge  let  me  make 
Thy  pierced  side. 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
Into  the  sacred  flood 

Of  Thy  most  precious  blood 

My  soul  I  cast : 
Wash  me  and  make  me  clean  within, 
And  keep  me  pure  from  every  sin, 

Till  life  be  past. 

3  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
All  hail,  incarnate  Word, 
Thou  everlasting  Lord, 

Saviour  most  blest ; 
Fill  us  with  love  that  never  faints, 
Grant  us  with  all  Thy  blessed  saints, 

Eternal  rest. 

4  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 
Worthy  is  He  alone, 
That  sitteth  on  the  throne 

Of  God  above ; 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days, 
One  with  the  Comforter  in  praise, 

AH  light  and  love. 


97 


7s. 


SEE  the  destined  day  arise ! 
See  a  willing  sacrifice  ! 
Jesus,  to  redeem  our  loss, 
Hangs  upon  the  shameful  cross. 


78  THE  CHRISTIAN    YEAR— HOLY  WEEK. 

2  Jesu,  who  but  Thou  had  borne, 
Lifted  on  that  tree  of  scorn, 
Every  pansy  and  bitter  throe, 
Finishing  Thy  life  of  woe? 

3  Who  but  Thou  had  dared  to  drain 
Steeped  in  gall  the  cup  of  pain, 
And  with  tender  body  bear 
Thorns,  and  nails,  and  piercing  spear  ? 

4  Thence  the  cleansing  water  flowed, 
Mingled  from  Thy  side  with  blood ; 
Sign  to  all  attesting  eyes 

Of  the  finished  sacrifice. 

5  Holy  Jesu,  grant  us  grace 
In  that  sacrifice  to  place 

All  our  trust  for  life  renewed, 
Pardoned  sin  and  promised  good. 

98  8.7. 

SING,  my  tongue,  the  Saviour's  battle, 
Tell  His  triunrph  far  and  wide ; 
Tell  aloud  the  wondrous  story 

Of  His  Body  crucified ; 
How  upon  the  cross  a  victim, 
Vanquishing  in  death,  He  died. 

2  Eating  of  the  tree  forbidden, 

Man  had  sunk  in  Satan's  snare, 
When  our  pitying  Creator 

Did  this  second  tree  prepare, 
Destined,  many  ages  later, 

That  first  evil  to  repair. 

3  So,  when  now  at  length  the  fullness 

Of  the  time  foretold  drew  nigh, 
God  the  Son,  the  world's  Creator, 

Left  His  Father's  throne  on  high, 
From  the  Virgin's  womb  appearing 

Clothed  in  our  humanitv. 


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•1  Thus  did  Christ  to  perfect  manhood 

In  our  mortal  flesh  attain  ; 
Then  of  His  free  choice  He  goeth 

To  a  death  of  bitter  pain ; 
He,  the  Lamb  upon  the  altar 

Of  the  cross,  for  us  was  slain. 

5  Lo,  with  gall  His  thirst  He  quenches, 
See  the  thorns  upon  His  brow  ; 

Nails  His  tender  flesh  are  rending ; 
See,  His  side  is  pierced  now ; 

Whence,  to  cleanse  the  whole  creation, 
Streams  of  blood  and  water  flow. 

<3  Christ,  to  Thee  with  God  the  Father, 

And,  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Hymn  and  chant  and  high  thanksgiving, 

And  unwearied  praises  be : 
Honor,  glory  and  dominion 

And  eternal  victory. 


99 


U. 


NOW,  my  soul,  thy  voice  upraising", 
Tell  in  sweet  and  mournful  strain 
How  the  Crucified,  enduring 
Grief,  and  wounds,  and  dying  pain, 
Freely  of  His  love  was  offered, 
Sinless  was  for  sinners  slain. 

2  Scourged  with  unrelenting  fury, 

For  the  sins  which  we  deplore, 
By  His  livid  stripes  He  heals  us, 

Raising  us  to  fall  no  more ; 
All  our  bruises  gently  soothing, 

Binding  up  the  bleeding  sore. 

3  See !  His  hands  and  feet  are  fastened ; 

So  He  makes  His  people  free  ; 
Not  a  wound  whence  blood  is  flowing 

But  a  fount  of  grace  shall  be  ; 
Yea,  the  very  nails  which  nail  Him 

Nail  us  also  to  the  tree. 


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4  Through  His  heart  the  spear  is  piercing, 

Though  His  foes  have  seen  Him  die ; 
Blood  and  water  thence  are  streaming 

In  a  tide  of  mystery ; 
Water  from  our  guilt  to  cleanse  us, 

Blood  to  win  us  crowns  on  high. 

5  Jesu,  may  those  precious  fountains 

Drink  to  thirsting  souls  afford : 
Let  them  be  our  present  healing, 

And  at  length  our  great  reward  ; 
So  a  ransomed  world  shall  ever 

Praise  Thee,  it's  redeeming  Lord. 

100  •  L.M. 

XVTE  sing  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died, 
'  ▼    Of  Him  Who  died  upon  the  cross : 

The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride : 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see 

In  shining  letters,  God  is  love : 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree : 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross — it  takes  our  guilt  away ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 
The  angels 


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101  L.M. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ,  my  God  : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown J? 

•i  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


102 


7.6. 


0  SACRED  Head  surrounded 
By  crown  of  piercing  thorn  ! 
0  bleeding  Head,  so  wounded, 

Reviled  and  put  to  scorn ! 
Death's  pallid  hue  comes  o'er  Thee, 

The  glow  of  life  decays, 
Yet  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 
And  tremble  as  they  gaze. 

2  I  see  Thy  strength  and  vigor, 

All  fading  in  the  strife, 
And  death  with  cruel  rigor, 

Bereaving  Thee  of  life ; 
O  agony  and  dying ! 

0  love  to  sinners  free  ! 
Jesu,  all  grace  supplying, 

Oh.  turn  Thv  face  on  me. 


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3  In  this,  Thy  bitter  Passion, 

Good  Shepherd,  think  of  me 
With  Thy  most  sweet  compassion, 

Unworthy  though  I  be  : 
Beneath  Thy  cross  abiding 

Forever  would  I  vest, 
In  Thy  dear  love  confiding, 

And  with  Thy  presence  blest. 

4  Be  near  when  I  am  dying ; 

Oh,  show  Thy  cross  to  me  : 
And  to  my  succor  flying, 

Come,  Lord,  and  set  me  free. 
These  eyes,  new  faith  receiving, 

From  Jesus  shall  not  move  ; 
For  he,  who  dies  believing, 

Dies  safely  through  Thy  love. 

103  8.8.7.8.8.7 

AT  the  cross  her  station  keeping 
-^  Stood  the  mournful  mother  weeping, 

Where  He  hung,  the  dying  Lord ; 
For  her  soul  of  joy  bereaved, 
Bowed  with  anguish  deeply  grieved, 

Felt  the  sharp  and  piercing  sword. 

2  Oh,  how  sad  and  sore  distressed 
Now  was  she,  that  mother  blessed 

Of  the  sole-begotten  One  ; 
Deep  the  woe  of  her  affliction, 
When  she  saw  the  crucifixion 

Of  her  ever-glorious  Son. 

3  Who,  on  Christ's  dear  mother  gazing, 
Pierced  by  anguish  so  amazing, 

Born  of  woman,  would  not  weep  ? 
Who,  on  Christ's  dear  mother  thinking, 
Such  a  cup  of  sorrow  drinking, 

Would  not  share  her  sorrows  deep  ? 


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4  For  His  people's  sins  chastised, 
She  beheld  her  Son  despised, 

Scourged,  and  crowned  with  thorns 
entwined ; 
Saw  Him" then  from  judgment  taken, 
And  in  death  by  all  forsaken, 

Till  His  spirit' He  resigned. 

5  Jesu,  may  her  deep  devotion 
Stir  in  me  the  same  emotion, 

Fount  of  love,  Redeemer  kind  ; 
That  my  heart  fresh  ardor  gaining, 
And  a  purer  love  attaining, 

May  with  Thee  acceptance  find. 

104  8.7. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend  ; 
Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing 
Through  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

2  Here  I  kneel  in  wonder,  viewing 

Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  blood  ; 
Precious  drops,  for  pardon  suing, 
Make  and  plead  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie, 

While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Pleading  in  His  dying  eye. 

4  Here  I  find  my  hope  of  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze  ; 
Loving  much,  and  much  forgiven, 
Let  my  heart  o'erflow  with  praise. 

5  Lord,  in  loving  contemplation 

Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  Thee, 
Till  I  taste  Thy  full  salvation, 
And  Thine  unveiled  glories  see. 


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6  For  Thy  sorrows  I  adore  Thee, 

For  the  grief  s  that  wrought  our  peace  : 
Gracious  Saviour,  I  implore  Thee, 
In  my  heart  Thy  love  increase. 

105  l.m. 

OH  come  and  mourn  with  me  awhile, 
And  tarry  here  the  cross  beside ; 
Oh  come,  together  let  us  mourn ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

2  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him. 

While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride  ? 
Ah !  look  how  patiently  He  hangs ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love  ; 

And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

4  0  love  of  God!  0  sin  of  man! 

In  this  dread  act  your  strength  is  tried; 
And  victory  remains  with  love ; 
For  Thou,  our  Lord,  art  crucified ! 


The  Story  of  the  Cross. 

106  6.4.6.3. 

I. — The  Question. 

"N  His  own  raiment  clad, 
With  His  blood  dyed; 
Women  walk  sorrowing 

By  His  side. 


I 


2  [Heavy  that  cross  to  Him, 
Weary  the  weight; 
One  who  will  help  Him  waits 
At  the  gate. 


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3  See !  they  are  travelling 

On  the  same  road; 
Simon  is  sharing  with 

Him  the  load.] 

4  Oh,  whither  wandering 

Bear  they  that  tree  \ 
He  Who  first  carries  it, 

Who  is  He  ? 

II.— The  Answer. 

5  Follow  to  Calvary ; 

Tread  where  He  trod, 
He  Who  forever  was 

Son  of  God. 

6  [You  who  would  love  Him  stand, 

Gaze  at  His  face  : 
Tarry  awhile  on  your 

Earthly  race. 

7  As  the  swift  moments  fly 

Through  the  blest  week, 
Read  the  great  story  the 

Cross  will  teach.] 

8  Is  there  no  beauty  to 

You  who  pass  by, 
In  that  lone  figure  which 

Marks  that  sky  ? 

III. — The  Story  of  the  Cross. 

9  On  the  cross  lifted 

Thy  face  we  scan, 
Bearing  that  cross  for  us, 

Son  of  Man. 

10  Thorns  form  Thy  diadem, 
Rough  wood  Thy  throne ; 
For  us  Thy  blood  is  shed, 

Us  alone. 


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11  No  pillow  under  Thee 

To  rest  Thy  head; 
Only  the  splintered  cross 

Is  Thy  bed. 

12  [Nails  pierced  Thy  hands  and  feet, 

Thy  side  the  spear  j 
No  voice  is  nigh  to  say 

Help  is  near. 

13  Shadows  of  midnight  fall, 

Though  it  is  day : 
Thy  friends  and  kinsfolk  stand 
Far  away. 

14  Loud  is  Thy  bitter  cry  ; 

Sunk  on  Thy  breast 
Hangeth  Thy  bleeding  head 

Without  rest. 

15  Loud  scoffs  the  dying  thief, 

Who  mocks  at  Thee: 
Can  it,  my  Saviour,  be 

All  for  me? 

16  Gazing,  afar  from  Thee, 

Silent  and  lone, 
Stand  those  few  weepers  Thou 

Callest  Thine  own. 

17  I  see  Thy  title,  Lord, 

Inscribed  above ; 
u  Jesus  of  Nazareth," 

King  of  Love.] 

18  What,  0  my  Saviour, 

Here  didst  Thou  see, 
Which  made  Thee  suffer  and 

Die  for  me  ? 


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[IV. —  The  Appeal  from  the  Cross. 

19  Child  of  My  grief  and  pain, 

Watched  by  My  love  ; 
I  came  to  call  thee  to 

Realms  above. 

20  I  saw  thee  wandering- 

Far  off  from  M  e  : 
In  love  I  seek  for  thee ; 

Do  not  flee. 

21  For  thee  My  blood  I  shed, 

For  thee  alone; 
I  came  to  purchase  thee, 

For  Mine  own. 

22  Weep  thou  not  for  My  grief, 

Child  of  My  love  ; 
Strive  to  be  with  Me  in 

Heaven  above.] 

V. —  Our  Cry  to  Jesus. 

23  Oh,  I  will  follow  Thee, 

Star  of  my  soul, 
Through  the  deep  shades  of  life 
To  the  goal. 

21  Yea,  let  Thy  cross  be  borne 
Each  day  by  me; 
Mind  not  how  heavy,  if 

But  with  Thee. 

25  Lord,  if  Thou  only  wilt, 

Make  us  Thine  own, 
Give  no  companion,  save 

Thee  alone. 

26  Grant  through  each  day  of  life 

To  stand  by  Thee ; 

With  Thee,  when  morning  breaks 

Ever  to  be. 

The  hymn  can  be  shortened  by  omitting  the  brack- 
eted verses. 


88       THE  CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EASTER   EVEN. 

A  Iso  the  following : 

360  0  Jesu,  Lord  most  merciful. 

361  Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the  living. 

362  Glory  be  to  Jesus. 

364  0  Jesu,  we  adore  Thee. 

365  Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 
530  Jesu,  in  Thy  dying  woes. 

544  There  is  a  green  hill  far  away. 


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107  7: 

RESTING  from  His  work  to-day, 
In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay  j 
Still  He  slept,  from  head  to  feet 
Shrouded  in  the  winding  sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone, 
Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  long  the  Magdalene  j 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 

To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  buried  Lord  was  laid. 

3  So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend : 
Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine, 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 
None  but  Thou  may  ever  dwell. 

4  Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring. 
True  affection's  offering ; 

Close  the  door  from  sight  and  sound 
Of  the  busy  world  around ; 
And  in  patient  watch  remain 
Till  my  Lord  appear  again. 


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108  cm. 

THE  grave  itself  a  garden  is, 
Where  loveliest  flowers  abound ; 
Since  Christ,  our  never-fading  life, 
Sprang  from  that  holy  ground. 

2  Oh,  give  us  grace  to  die  to  sin, 

That  we,  0  Lord,  may  have 
A  holy,  happy  rest  in  Thee, 
A  Sabbath  in  the  grave. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  baptized  in  Thine  own  blood, 

And  buried  in  the  grave, 
Didst  raise  Thyself  to  endless  life, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

4  Baptized  into  Thy  death  we  died, 

And  buried  were  with  Thee, 
That  we  might  live  with  Thee  to  God, 
And  ever  blest  might  be. 

5  Lord,  through  the  grave  and  gate  of  death 

May  we,  with  Thee,  arise 
To  an  eternal  Easter-day 
Of  glory  in  the  skies ! 


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109  Us. 

"TTTELCOME,  happy  morning!  "age  to 
▼  ▼      age  shall  say ; 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won 

to-day ! 
Lo  !  the  dead  is  living,  God  for  evermore  ! 
Him,their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore ! 

"  Welcome,  happy  morning !  "  age  to  age 
shall  say. 


90         THE    CHRISTIAN  YEAR —EASTERTIDE. 

2  Earth  her  joy  confesses,  clothing  her  for 

spring, 
All  fresh  gifts  returned  with  her  returning 

King : 
Bloom  in  every  meadow,  leaves  on  every 

bough, 
Speak  His  sorrow  ended,  hail  His  triumph 

now. 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won 

to-day. 

3  Months  in  due  succession,  days  of  length- 

ening light, 
Hours  and  passing  moments  praise  Thee 

in  their  flight ; 
Brightness  of  the  morning,  sky  and  fields 

and  sea, 
Vanquisher  of  darkness,  bring  their  praise 

to  Thee ! 
"Welcome,  happy  morning !"  age  to  age 

shall  say. 

4  Maker  and  Redeemer,  life  and  health  of  all, 
Thou  from  heaven  beholding  human  na- 
ture's fall, 

Of  the  Father's  Godhead  true  and  only  Son, 
Manhood  to  deliver,  manhood  didst  put  on. 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won 
to-day. 

5  Thou,  of  life  the  author,  death  didst  un- 

dergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  saving  strength 

to  show ; 
Come  then,  True  and  Faithful,  now  fulfill 

Thy  word : 
'Tis  Thine  own  third  morning :  rise  0  buried 

Lord! 
"  Welcome,  happy  morning  !  "  age  to  age 

shall  say. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -EASTERTIDE. 


6  Loose  the  souls  long  prisoned,  bound  with 
Satan's  chain ; 

All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life  again  ; 

Show  Thy  face  in  brightness,  bid  the  na- 
tions see ; 

Bring  again  our  daylight :  day  returns  with 
Thee! 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won 
to-day ! 

Both  the  first  and  second  lines  of  verse  1  may  be 
sung  as  a  refrain  after  each,  verse,  if  desired. 


110 


7.6. 


COME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 
Of  triumphant  gladness  j 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness ; 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters  ; 

Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

2  'Tis  the  spring  of  souls  to-day  ; 

Christ  hath  burst  His  prison, 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  death 

As  a  sun  hath  risen ; 
All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  Whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

3  Now  the  Queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  day  of  splendor, 
With  the  royal  feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render ; 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 

Who  with  true  affection 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesus'  resurrection. 


THE   CHRISTIAN"   YEAR —EASTERTIDE. 

4  Neither  might  the  gates  of  death. 

Nor  the  tomb's  dark  portal, 
Nor  the  watchers,  nor  the  seal, 

Hold  Thee  as  a  mortal : 
But  to-day  amidst  Thine  own 

Thou  didst  stand,  bestowing 
That  Thy  peace  which  evermore 

Passeth  human  knowing. 


Ill 


CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won  : 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er, 

Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise  j 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


112 


JESUS  Christ  is  risen  to-day, 
Our  triumphant  holy  day. 
Who  did  once  upon  the  cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

Alleluia ! 
2  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave, 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

Alleluia ! 


IS. 


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3  But  the  pains  which  He  endured, 
Our  salvation  have  procured; 
Now  above  the  sky  He  's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing 

Alleluia ! 

4  Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost; 

AUeluia ! 

113  P.M. 

pHRIST  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 
Vy   He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain ; 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 
Alleluia !  swell  the  strain ! 
For  our  gain  He  suffered  loss 

By  divine  decree. 
He  hath  died  upon  the  cross, 
But  our  God  is  He. 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain ; 
Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen ! 
Alleluia  !  swell  the  strain ! 

2  See,  the  chains  of  death  are  broken ; 

Earth  below  and  heaven  above 
Joy  in  each  amazing  token 
Of  His  rising,  Lord  of  love ; 
He  for  evermore  shall  reign 

By  the  Father's  side, 
Till  He  comes  to  earth  again, 
Comes  to  claim  His  bride. 

Christ  is  risen !  etc. 

3  Glorious  angels  downward  thronging 

Hail  the  Lord  of  all  the  skies; 
Heaven,  with  joy  and  holy  longing 
For  the  Word  incarnate,  cries, 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EASTERTIDE. 

"Christ  is  risen !  Earth,  rejoice ! 

Gleam,  ye  starry  train ! 

All  creation,  find  a  voice: 

He  o'er  all  shall  reign." 

Christ  is  risen  !   Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain 
Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen, 
O'er  the  universe  to  reign. 


114  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again; 
Christ  hath  broken  every  chain ; 
Hark,  angelic  voices  cry, 
Singing  evermore  on  high, 

Alleluia ! 

2  He  Who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ; 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say 

Alleluia ! 

3  He  Who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross, 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry; 

Alleluia ! 

4  He  Who  slumbered  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  lings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings. 
Alleluia ! 

5  Now  He  bids  us  tell  abroad 
How  the  lost  may  be  restored, 
How  the  penitent  forgiven, 
How  we  too  may  enter  heaven. 

Alleluia ! 


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115 


6  Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransomed  people  feed : 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
Let  us  sing,  by  nig^t  and  day, 
Alleluia! 


7.6. 


THE  day  of  resurrection ! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad; 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 
From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over 
With  hymns  of  victory. 

2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light ; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear  so  calm  and  plain 
His  own  "AH  hail,"  and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

3  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful, 

Let  earth  her  song  begin, 
The  round  world  keep  high  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein; 
Let  all  things  seen  and  unseen 

Their  notes  together  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen, 

Our  jov  that  hath  no  end. 

116  P.M. 

ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away ! 
-^-  Death,  yield  up  the  mighty  Prey ! 
See,  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  hnmortal  bloom. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-dav. 


96         THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EASTERTIDE. 

2  Shout,  ye  seraphs;  angels,  raise 
Your  eternal  song  of  praise ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

3  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Glory  as  of  old  to  Thee, 
Now  and  evermore,  shall  be. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 

117  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

HE  is  risen,  He  is  risen  j 
Tell  it  out  with  joyful  voice : 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison  ; 

Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice  : 
Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free, 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Come,  ye  sad  and  fearful-hearted, 

With  glad  smile  and  radiant  brov  . 
Lent's  long  shadows  have  departed  # 

All  His  woes  are  over  now, 
And  the  passion  that  He  bore  : 
Sin  and  pain  can  vex  no  more. 

3  Come,  with  high  and  holy  hymning, 

Chant  our  Lord's  triumphant  lay  ; 
Not  one  darksome  cloud  is  dimming 

Yonder  glorious  morning  ray, 
Breaking  o'er  the  purple  East, 
Symbol  of  our  Easter  feast. 

4  He  is  risen,  He  is  risen  ; 

He  hath  opened  heaven's  gate : 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison, 

Risen  to  a  holier  state  ; 
And  a  brighter  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shah  stream., 


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118 


<S. 


AT  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing" 
-^-   Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  side ; 
Praise  we  Him,  Whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  sacred  blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  victim,  Christ  the  priest. 

2  Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword  j 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  Whose  blood  was  shed, 
Paschal  victim,  Paschal  bread ; 

With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  manna  from  above. 

3  Mighty  victim  from  the  sky, 

Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  he ; 
Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light : 
Now  no  more  can  death  appall, 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthrall ; 
Thou  hast  opened  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  Thy  saints  shall  rise. 

4  Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy, 
•     Sin  alone  can  this  destroy; 

From  sin's  power  do  Thou  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  O  Lord,  in  Thee. 
Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be. 

119  L.M. 

LIFT  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now ! 
The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now : 


93         THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  —  EASTERTIDE. 

The  Lord  hath  triumphed  gloriously, 
The  Lord  shall  reign  victoriously ! 

2  In  vain  with  stone  the  cave  they  barred ; 
In  vain  the  watch  kept  ward  and  guard ; 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb, 

In  pomp  of  triumph  Christ  is  come  ! 

3  He  binds  in  chains  the  ancient  foe  ; 
A  countless  host  He  frees  from  woe, 
And  heaven's  high  portal  open  flies, 
For  Christ  has  risen,  and  man  shall  rise. 

4  And  all  He  did,  and  all  He  bare, 
He  gives  us  as  our  own  to  share  ; 
And  hope  and  joy  and  peace  begin, 
For  Christ  has  won,  and  man  shall  win. 

5  0  Victor,  aid  us  in  the  fight, 

And  lead  through  death  to  realms  of  light ; 
We  safely  pass  where  Thou  hast  trod ; 
In  Thee  we  die  to  rise  to  God. 

6  Thy  flock,  from  sin  and  death  set  free, 
Glad  Alleluias  raise  to  Thee ; 

And  ever  with  the  heavenly  host 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

120  8.8.8.4. 

MORN'S  roseate  hues  have  decked  the 
sky; 
The  Lord  has  risen  with  victory  : 
Let  earth  be  glad,  and  raise  the  cry, 

Alleluia. 

2  The  Prince  of  Life  with  death  has  striven, 
To  cleanse  the  earth  His  blood  has  giveu, 
Has  rent  the  veil,  and  opened  heaven : 

Alleluia. 

3  And  He,  the  wheat-coru,  sown  in  earth, 
Has  given  a  glorious  harvest  birth : 
Rejoice,  and  sing  with  holy  mirth 

Alleluia. 


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4  Our  bodies,  mouldering-  to  decay, 
Are  sown  to  rise  to  heavenly  day ; 
For  He  by  rising  burst  the  way : 

Alleluia. 

5  And  he,  dear  Lord,  that  with  Thee  dies, 
And  fleshly  passions  crucifies, 

In  body,  like  to  Thine,  shall  rise  : 

Alleluia. 

6  Oh  grant  us,  then,  with  Thee  to  die, 
To  spurn  earth's  fleeting  vanity, 
And  love  the  things  above  the  sky  : 

Alleluia. 

7  Oh,  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Who  has  for  us  the  triumph  won, 
And  Holy  Ghost,— the  Three  in  One : 

Alleluia. 

121  P.M. 

THE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done; 
The  victory  of  life  is  won; 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun. 

Alleluia ! 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed ; 
Let  shout  of  holy  joy  outburst. 

Alleluia ! 

3  The  three  sad  days  are  quickly  sped ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead  : 

All  glory  to  our  risen  Head ! 

Alleluia ! 

4  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell ; 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell ! 

Alleluia ! 


100       THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— EASTERTIDE. 

5  Lord !  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servantsfree, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee 

Alleluia ! 

122  7.8. 

JESUS  lives  !  thy  terrors  now 
Can  no  longer,  death,  appall  us : 
Jesus  lives !  by  this  we  know 
Thou,  0  grave,  canst  not  enthrall  u>. 
Alleluia ! 

2  Jesus  lives !  henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal ; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath, 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 

Alleluia ! 

3  Jesus  lives  !  for  us  He  died ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

Alleluia ! 

4  Jesus  lives !  our  hearts  know  well 

Naught  from  us  His  love  shall  sever ; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from  His  keeping  ever. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Jesus  lives !  to  Him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  : 
May  we  go  where  He  has  gone, 
Rest  and  reign  with  Him  iu  heaven. 
Alleluia ! 

123  8.7. 

ALLELUIA!  Alleluia! 
-  Hearts  and  voices  heaven- ward  raise : 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise  : 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR- EASTERTIDE. 

He,  Who  on  the  cross  a  victim, 
For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 

Jesns  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 
Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2  Now  the  iron  bars  are  broken, 

Christ  from  death  to  life  is  born, 
Glorious  life,  and  life  immortal, 

On  this  holy  Easter  morn  : 
Christ  has  triumphed,  and  we  conquer 

By  His  mighty  enterprise, 
We  with  Him  to  life  eternal 

By  His  resurrection  rise. 

3  Christ  is  risen,  Christ,  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest-field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield : 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

4  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen ! 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain  and  dew  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face : 
That,  with  hearts  in  heaven  dwelling, 

We  on  earth  may  fruitful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

5  Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high ; 
Alleluia  to  the  Saviour 

Who  has  won  the  victory ; 
Alleluia  to  the  Spirit, 

Fount  of  love  and  sanctity; 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

To  the  Triune  Majesty. 


102        THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — EASTERTIDE. 

124  8.7. 

SING,  with  all  the  sons  of  glory, 
Sing  the  resurrection- song! 
Death  and  sorrow,  earth's  dark  story, 

To  the  "former  days"  belong. 
Even  now  the  dawn  is  breaking, 

Soon  the  night  of  time  shall  cease, 
And,  in  God's  own  likeness  waking, 
Man  shall  know  eternal  peace. 

2  Oh,  what  glory,  far  exceeding 

All  that  eye  has  yet  perceived ! 
Holiest  hearts,  for  ages  pleading, 

Never  that  full  joy  conceived. 
God  has  promised,  Christ  prepares  it, 

There  on  high  our  welcome  waits  ; 
Every  humble  spirit  shares  it ; 

Christ  has  passed  the  eternal  gates. 

3  "  Life  eternal ! "  Heaven  rejoices ; 

Jesus  lives  Who  once  was  dead; 
Join,  0  man,  the  deathless  voices; 

Child  of  God,  lift  up  thy  head. 
Patriarchs  from  distant  ages, 

Saints  all  longing  for  their  heaven, 
Prophets,  psalmists,  seers,  and  sages, 

All  await  the  glory  given. 

4  "  Life  eternal ! "  Oh,  what  wonders 

Crowd  on  faith — what  j oy  unknown , 
When,  amidst  earth's  closing  thunders, 

Saints  shall  stand  before  the  throne ! 
Oh !  to  enter  that  bright  portal, 

See  that  glowing  firmament, 
Know,  with  Thee,  0  God  immortal, 

* '  Jesus  Christ,  Whom  Thou  hast  sent ! " 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR- ASCENSIONTIDE.     103 


125  8.7. 

HARK !  ten  thousand  voices  sounding 
Far  and  wide  throughout  the  sky  j 
'Tis  the  voice  of  joy  abounding, 
Jesus  lives,  no  more  to  die ! 

2  Jesus  lives,  His  conflict  over, 
Lives  to  claim  His  great  reward ; 
Angels  round  the  Victor  hover, 
Crowding  to  behold  their  Lord. 

3  Yonder  throne  for  Him  erected 
Now  becomes  the  Victor's  seat ; 
Lo,  the  Man  on  earth  rejected, 
Angels  worship  at  His  feet ! 

4  All  the  powers  of  heaven  adore  Him, 
All  obey  His  sovereign  word ; 

Day  and  night  they  cry  before  Him, 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord ! " 

Also  the  following : 

243  On  the  resurrection  morning. 

366  To  Him,  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain. 

367  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

368  Alleluia  !  sing  to  Jesus ! 

448  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs. 
455  0  God  of  God !  0  Light  of  Light ! 
457  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 


Qtsceusiontibe. 

126  8.7. 

SEE  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph  ; 
See  the  King  in  royal  state, 
Riding  on  the  clouds,  His  chariot, 
To  His  heavenly  palace  gate  ! 


104    THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— ASCENSIONTIDE. 

• 

Hark !  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

Joyful  alleluias  sing1, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 

To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  jubilee  ? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 

He  hath  gained  the  victory ! 
He  Who  on  the  cross  did  suffer, 

He  Who  from  the  grave  arose, 
He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan ; 

He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

3  While  He  raised  His  hands  in  blessing, 

He  was  parted  from  His  friends ; 
While  their  eager  eyes  behold  Him, 

He  upon  the  clouds  ascends ; 
He  Who  walked  with  God  and  pleased  Him, 

Preaching  truth  and  doom  to  come, 
He,  our  Enoch,  is  translated, 

To  His  everlasting  home. 

4  Now  our  heavenly  Aaron  enters, 

With  His  blood,  within  the  veil ; 
Joshua  now  is  come  to  Canaan, 

And  the  kings  before  Him  quail ; 
Now  He  plants  the  tribes  of  Israel 

In  their  promised  resting-place ; 
Now  our  great  Elijah  offers 

Double  portion  of  His  grace. 

5  Thou  hast  raised  our  human  nature 

On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand : 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 

There  with  Thee  in  glory  stand. 
Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels ; 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne ; 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  Ascension, 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR -ASCENSIONTIDE.     105 


127  .       8-7. 

C1HRIST  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
*    Past  the  blue  sky's  utmost  bound  ; 
Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

Clouds  of  angels  close  Him  round. 
Alleluia,  alleluia, 

Alleluia  loud  they  cry : 
Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

2  Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

Lo !  the  Lamb,  as  it  were  slain  ! 
Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

On  God's  throne  He  lives  again ; 
Pleads  His  sacrifice  of  wonder, 

Claims  the  fruit  of  all  His  pain : 
Our  High-Priest  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men. 

3  Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

Cloven  tongues  of  fire  appear. 
Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

Lo !  the  rushing  wind  is  here  ! 
Mighty  armies  forth  with  banners 

Conquering  and  to  conquer  go : 
Christ  our  Lord  to  heaven  ascendeth, 

He  shall  reign  o'er  all  below. 


4  Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory, 

All  His  foes  before  Him  fall ; 
Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory, 

He  shall  triumph  over  all. 
King  of  kings  shall  men  behold  Him, 

Lord  of  lords  for  evermore  : 
Christ  now  reigns,  the  King  of  glory, 

Bow  before  Him,  and  adore  ! 


106    THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR— ASCENSIONTIDE. 


128 


rs. 


HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 
To  His  throne  above  the  skies ; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

Alleluia ! 

2  There  for  Him  high  triumph  waits  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates ; 

He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin  ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

Alleluia ! 

3  Lo  !  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 
Yet  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves ; 
Though  returning  to  His  tin-one, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

Alleluia ! 


See  !  He  shows  the  prints  of  love ; 
Hark !  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below. 

Alleluia ! 

5  Still  for  us  He  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  He  pleads, 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place. 
He  the  first-fruits  of  our  race. 

Alleluia ! 

6  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Seeking  Thee  above  the  skies. 

Alleluia ! 

The  Alleluia  may  be  sung  at  the  end  of  each  line  if 
desired. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR- ASCENSIONTIDE.     107 


129  CM. 

THE  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads, 
The  doors  are  opened  wide  ; 
The  King  of  glory  is  gone  up 
Unto  His  Father's  side. 

2  Thou  art  gone  in  before  us,  Lord, 

Thou  hast  prepared  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  Thou  art, 
And  look  upon  Thy  face. 

3  And  ever  on  Thine  earthly  path 

A  gleam  of  glory  lies ; 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  clouds 
That  veil  Thee  from  our  eyes. 

4  Lift  up  our  thoughts,  lift  up  our  songs, 

And  let  Thy  grace  be  given, 
That  while  we  linger  yet  below, 
Our  hearts  may  be  in  heaven  ; 

5  That  where  Thou  art  at  God's  right  hand. 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be  : 
Dwell  in  us  now,  that  we  may  dwell 
For  evermore  with  Thee. 

130  8.7. 

LOOK,  ye  saints;  the  sight  is  glorious; 
See  the  "  Man  of  sorrows"  now; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow ; 
Crown  Him !   Crown  Him ! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  crown  Him : 
Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
On  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  Him, 
While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings ; 

Crown  Him !    Crown  Him ! 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 


108    THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  —  ASCENSIONTIDE. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 

Mocking-  thus  the  Saviour's  claim; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name: 
Crown  Him !    Crown  Him ! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame ! 

4  Hark !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark !  those  loud  triumphant  chords ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station ; 
Oh  what  joy  the  sight  affords ! 
Crown  Him !   Crown  Him ! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

131  L.M. 

O  SAVIOUR,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 
The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ascend,  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory,  left  for  us  to  die. 

2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  Thy  feet  j 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits : 
''Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates!" 
0  God  and  Man !  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now  for  evermore  Thine  own. 

4  Our  great  High-Priest  and  Shepherd,  Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  Thy  precious  blood 
Once  poured  on  earth,  a  cleansing  flood. 

5  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied, 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — ASCENSIONTIDE.    109 

6  0  Christ  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heaven- ward  bear; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 
With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

132  l.m. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates," 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  Who  ? 

The  Lord  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo !  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates," 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

6  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  Who  ? 

The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possessed, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  forever  blest. 

Also  the  following : 

367  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

370  Triumphant  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done. 

371  Christ,  above  all  glory  seated. 


110      THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR- WHITSUNTIDE. 

372  The  Head,  that  once  was  crowned 

with  thorns. 

373  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high. 

374  Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
450  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name ! 
457  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King. 

545  Golden  harps  are  sounding. 


133 


tol)itsnntibc. 


6.5. 


HEAR  us,  Thou  that  broodedst 
O'er  the  watery  deep, 
Waking*  all  creation 

From  its  primal  sleep  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  breathing 
Breath  of  life  divine. 
Breathe  into  our  spirits. 
Blending  them  with  Thine. 
Light  and  Life  immortal ! 

Hear  us  as  we  raise 
Hearts,  as  well  as  voices, 
Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 

2  When  the  sun  ariseth 
In  a  cloudless  sky. 
May  we  feel  Thy  presence, 

Holy  Spirit,  nigh : 
Shed  Thy  radiance  o'er  us, 

Keep  it  cloudless  still. 
Through  the  day  before  us, 
Perfecting  Thy  will. 
Light  and  Life  immortal !  etc. 

3  When  the  fight  is  fiercest 
In  the  noontide  heat, 
Bear  us.  Holy  Spirit, 
To  our  Saviour's  feet ; 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — WHITSUNTIDE.      Ill 

There  to  find  a  refuge 

Till  our  work  is  done, 
There  to  fight  the  battle, 

Till  the  battle's  wou. 

Light  and  Life  immortal !  etc. 

4  If  the  day  be  falling 

Sadly  as  it  goes, 
Slowly  in  its  sadness 

Sinking  to  its  close, 
May  Thy  love  in  mercy, 

Kindling,  ere  it  die, 
Cast  a  ray  of  glory 

O'er  our  evening  sky. 
Light  and  Life  immortal !  etc. 

5  Morning,  noon,  and  evening, 

Whensoe'er  it  be, 
Grant  us,  gracious  Spirit, 

Quickening  life  in  Thee  : 
Life  that  gives  us,  living, 

Life  of  heavenly  love, 
Life,  that  brings  us,  dying, 
Life  from  heaven  above. 
Light  and  Life  immortal ! 

Hear  us  as  we  raise 
Hearts,  as  well  as  voices, 
Mingling  prayer  and  praise. 

This  hymn  may  he  sung  with  or  without  the  re- 
frain, as  desired. 

134  8.8.6. 

TO  Thee,  0  Comforter  divine, 
For  all  Thy  grace  and  power  benign, 
Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

2  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  love  had  place 
In  God's  great  covenant  of  grace. 
Sing  v^e  Alleluia  ! 


112      THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  —  WHITSUNTIDE. 

3  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  voice  doth  win 
The  wandering  from  the  ways  of  sin, 

Sing  we  Alieluia ! 

4  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  power  doth  heal, 
Enlighten,  sanctify,  and  seal, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

5  To  Thee,  Whose  faithful  truth  is  shown 
By  every  promise  made  our  own, 

'  Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

6  To  Thee,  our  Teacher  and  our  Friend, 
Our  faithful  Leader  to  the  end, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

7  To  Thee,  by  Jesus  Christ  sent  down, 
Of  all  His  gifts  the  sum  and  crown, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

8  To  Thee,  Who  art  with  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Father  ever  One, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

135  7.7.7.5. 

COME  to  our  poor  nature's  night 
With  Thy  blessed  inward  light, 
Holy  Ghost  the  infinite, 
Comforter  divine. 

2  We  are  sinful,  cleanse  us,  Lord ; 
Sick  and  faint,  Thy  strength  afford ; 
Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  divine. 

3  Orphan  are  our  souls  and  poor ; 
Give  us  from  Thy  heavenly  store 
Faith,  love,  joy  for  evermore, 

Comforter  divine. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR  — WHITSUNTIDE.      113 

4  Like  the  dew  Thy  peace  distil; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  divine. 

5  Gentle,  awful,  holy  Guest, 
Make  Thy  temple  in  each  breast ; 
There  Thy  presence  be  contest, 

Comforter  divine. 

6  With  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And  with  voiceless  groanings  plead 
Our  unutterable  need, 
Comforter  divine. 

7  In  us,  "Abba,  Father,"  cry; 
Earnest  of  the  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, 

Comforter  divine. 

8  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God; 
Upwards,  by  the  starry  road, 
Bear  us  to  Thy  high  abode, 

Comforter  divine. 


136  L.M. 

SPIRIT  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
Oh,  shed  Thine  influence  from  above ; 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung: 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  deeds  our  great  Redeemer  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove ; 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 


Ill    THE   CHRISTIAN    YEAR  — TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

Also  the  folio  id  ng : 
289  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire. 

375  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed. 

376  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

377  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 

378  Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

3/9  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
3S0  Come.  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest. 

381  Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid. 

382  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 
.324  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 

©rinitti  Snnban. 
137  KM. 

OHOLY.  Holy,  Holy  Lord, 
Bright  in  Thy  deeds  and  in  Thy  Name, 
Forever  be  Thy  Name  adored, 
Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim. 

2  0  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away. 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit  from  above, 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstasy  and  love, 
Thy    praises    ring    through    earth    and 
heaven. 

4  0  God  Triune,  to  Thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song ; 
And  ever  may  Thy  praises  flow 
From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue. 

138  8s. 

OGOD  of  lif  e.  Whose  power  benign 
Doth  o'er  the  world  in  mercy  shine, 
Accept  our  praise,  for  we  are  Thine. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — TRINITY  SUNDAY.    115 

2  0  Father,  uncreated  Lord, 

Be  Thou  in  every  land  adored, 
Be  Thou  by  all  with  faith  implored. 

3  O  Son  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 

We  bless  Thee,  Lord,Whose  dying*  pain 
For  us  did  endless  life  regain. 

4  0  Holy  Ghost, Whose  guardian  care 
Doth  us  for  heavenly  joys  prepare, 
May  we  in  Thy  communion  share. 

5  0  Holy,  Blessed  Trinity, 

With  faith  we  sinners  bow  to  Thee  ; 
In  us,  0  God,  exalted  be. 

139  L.M. 

FATHER  of  aU,Whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  pardoning-  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  Whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit,  Son ! 
Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

140  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

HARK !  the  loud  celestial  hymn, 
Angel  choirs  above  are  raising- : 
Cherubim  and  seraphim , 


116    THE   CHRISTIAN   YEAR— TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

In  imc  easing  chorus  praising, 
Fill  the  heavens  with  sweet  accord : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord! 

2  Lo  !  the  apostolic  train 

Join  Thy  sacred  Name  to  hallow ! 
Prophets  swell  the  loud  refrain, 

And  the  white-robed  martyrs  follow  : 
And  from  morn  to  set  of  sun, 
Through  the  Church  the  song  goes  on. 

3  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 

Holy  Spirit,  Three  we  name  Thee  ; 
While  in  essence  only  One, 

Undivided  G-od,  we  claim  Thee  ; 
And,  adoring,  bend  the  knee, 
While  we  own  the  mystery. 

4  Spare  Thy  people,  Lord,  we  pray, 

By  a  thousand  snares  surrounded  : 
Keep  us  without  sin  to-day, 

Never  let  us  be  confounded. 
Lo  !  I  put  my  trust  in  Thee  ; 
Never,  Lord,  abandon  me. 

141  6.6.6.6.8.! 

WE  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above : 
He  sent  His  own  Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 

2         To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  saved  us  by  His  blood 
From  everlasting  woe : 
And  now  He  lives,  and  now  He  reigns. 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  His  pains. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  YEAR  — TRINITY  SUNDAY     117 

3  To  God  the  Spirit  praise 

And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  sonl  with  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Be  endless  honors  done ; 
The  sacred  Persons  Three, 
The  Godhead  only  One  ; 
Where  reason  fails  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 


142  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

SOUND  alond  Jehovah's  praises, 
Tell  abroad  the  awful  Name  ; 
Heaven  the  ceaseless  anthem  raises, 

Let  the  earth  her  God  proclaim : 
God,  the  hope  of  every  nation, 
God,  the  source  of  consolation, 
Holy,  blessed  Trinity ! 

2  This  the  Name  from  ancient  ages 

Hidden  in  its  dazzling  light ; 
This  the  Name  that  kings  and  sages 

Prayed  and  strove  to  know  aright, 
Through  God's  wondrous  Incarnation 
Now  revealed  the  world's  salvation, 

Ever  blessed  Trinity ! 

3  Into  this  great  Name  and  holy, 

We  all  tribes  and  tongues  baptize ; 
Thus  the  Highest  owns  the  lowly, 

Homeward,  heavenward,  bids  them  rise  ; 
Gathers  them  from  every  nation, 
Bids  them  join  in  adoration 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity ! 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND  FASTS. 


4  In  this  Xanie  the  heart  rejoices, 

Pouring  forth  its  secret  prayer  : 
In  this  Name  we  lift  our  voices. 

And  our  common  faith  declare  ; 
Offering  humble  supplication, 
Thanks,  and  praise,  and  veneration 

To  the  blessed  Trinity  ! 

5  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 
Praise  from  all  in  earth  and  heaven 
Unto  Thee  be  ever  given, 

Holy,  blessed  Trinity. 

Also  the  following: 

353  Holy,  Holy.  Holy.  Lord  God  Almight; 

354  God,  rnv  Father,  hear  me  pray. 

355  Holy.  Holy,  Holy  Lord. 

356  Holy  Father,  great  Creator. 
3:-<S  Come,  Thou  almighty  King. 
3S9  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  three. 
546  Great  Creator,  Lord  of  all. 

617  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father. 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 

St.  QinbretD. 

143  8.7. 

JESUS  calls  us  ;  o'er  the  tumult 
Of  our  life's  wild,  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundetb, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  follow  Me  :" 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND   FASTS.  119 

2  As  of  old,  Saint  Andrew  heard  it 

By  the  Galilean  lake, 
Turned  from  home,  and  toil,  and  kindred, 
Leaving  all  for  His  dear  sake. 

3  Jesus  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store ; 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  love  Me  more." 

4  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  ease, 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
"  That  we  love  Him  more  than  these." 

5  Jesus  calls  us :  by  Thy  mercies, 

Saviour,  make  us  hear  Thy  call, 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience, 
Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all. 


0t.  ®l)omas. 

144  cm. 

OTHOU,  Who  didst,  with  love  untold, 
Thy  doubting  servant  chide, 
And  bad'st  the  eye  of  sense  behold 
Thy  wounded  hands  and  side  ; 

2  Grant  us,  like  him,  with  heartfelt  awe, 

To  own  Thee  God  and  Lord, 
And  from  this  hour  of  darkness  draw 
A  fuller  faith's  reward. 

3  And  while  that  wondrous  record  now 

Of  unbelief  we  hear, 
Oh,  let  us  only  lowlier  bow 
In  self- distrusting  fear ; 

4  And  pray  that  we  may  never  dare 

Thy  loving  heart  to  grieve ; 
But  at  the  last  their  blessings  share 
Who  see  not,  yet  believe  ! 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 


Also  the  fo llo wing : 
426  We  walk  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight. 

St.  Stephen. 

145  L.  M. 

OSON  of  Man,  Thyself  once  crossed 
By  every  suffering  here  below, 
Who  taught'st  Thy  noble  martyr-host 
To  follow  in  Thy  path  of  woe  : 

2  0  Son  of  God,  Whose  glory  cast 

Its  light  upon  Thy  champion's  face, 
Revealing  to  his  eyes  at  last 
The  marvels  of  the  holiest  place  : 

3  Be  ours  the  faith  that  sees  Thee  stand 

.Beside  the  throne  of  God  on  high, 
To  succor  with  Thy  strong  right  hand 
Thy  soldiers  when  to  Thee  they  cry. 

4  Be  ours  the  hope,  resigned  and  meek, 

That  trusts  the  spirit  to  Thy  care, 
That  longs  Thy  face  in  heaven  to  seek. 
And  dwell  with  Thee  in  glory  there. 

5  Be  ours  the  love,  divine  and  free, 

Which  asks  forgiveness  for  our  foes ; 
Which  draws,  in  life,  its  life  from  Thee, 
And,  dying,  finds  in  Thee  repose. 

0t.  lotjn  tl)c  (Etmngdist. 

146  L.  M. 

0  THOU,  Who  gav'st  Thy  servant  grace 
On  Thee  the  living  Rock  to  rest, 
To  look  on  Thine  unveiled  face, 
And  lean  on  Thy  protecting  breast ; 


OTHER   FEASTS    AND   FASTS.  121 

2  Grant  us,  0  King  of  mercy,  still 

To  feel  Thy  presence  from  above, 
And  in  Thy  word  and  in  Thy  will 
To  hear  Thy  voice  and  know  Thy  love ; 

3  And  when  the  toils  of  life  are  done, 

And  nature  waits  Thy  just  decree, 

To  find  our  rest  beneath  Thy  throne, 

And  look  in  certain  hope  to  Thee. 

4  To  Thee,  0  Jesus,  Light  of  Light, 

Whom  as  their  King  the  saints  adore, 
Thou  strength  and  refuge  in  the  fight, 
Be  laud  and  glory  evermore. 


®l)c  ^ob  Jnnoccnts. 


147 


S.M. 


GLORY  to  Thee,  0  Lord, 
Who,  from  this  world  of  sin, 
By  cruel  Herod's  ruthless  sword 
Those  precious  ones  didst  win. 

2  Baptized  in  their  own  blood, 

Earth's  untried  perils  o'er, 
They  passed  unconsciously  the  flood, 
And  safely  gained  the  shore. 

3  Glory  to  Thee  for  all 

The  ransomed  infant  band, 
WTio  since  that  hour  have  heard  Thy  call , 
And  reached  the  quiet  land. 

4  Oh,  that  our  hearts  within, 

Like  theirs,  were  pure  and  bright ; 
Oh,  that  as  free  from  deeds  of  sin 
We  shrank  not  from  Thy  sight. 

5  Lord,  help  us  every  hour 

Thy  cleansing  grace  to  claim  ; 
In  life  to  glorify  Thy  power, 
In  death  to  praise  Thy  Name. 


122  OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 

&{)£  Circumcision. 

148  s.  m. 

THE  ancient  law  departs 
And  all  its  terrors  cease ; 
For  Jesus  makes  with  faithful  hearts 
A  covenant  of  peace. 

2  The  Light  of  Light  divine, 

True  Brightness  undenled, 
He  bears  for  us  the  shame  of  sin, 
A  holy,  spotless  child. 

3  To-day  the  Name  is  Thine, 

At  which  we  bend  the  knee  ; 
They  call  Thee  Jesus,  Child  divine ! 
Our  Jesus  deign  to  be. 

149  7s. 

TESUS !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Unto  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus  !  Name  decreed  of  old: 
To  the  maiden  mother  told, 
Kneeling  in  her  lowly  cell, 
By  the  angel  Gabriel. 

3  Jesus!  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth, 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave, 

"  Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

4  Jesus !  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Chiid, 
When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 


OTHER   FEASTS  AND    FASTS. 


5  Jesus !  only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

6  Jesus !  Name  of  wondrous  love ! 
Human  Name  of  God  above; 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  0  our  God,  to  Thee. 

Also  the  following : 

321  To  the  Name  of  our  salvation. 

322  Conquering  kings  their  titles  take. 


&[)£  (Eonuersiou  of  St.  Paul. 

150 

T\^E  sing  the  glorious  conquest 

'  *      Before  Damascus  gate, 
When  Saul,  the  Church's  spoiler, 

Came  breathing  threats  and  hate ; 
The  ravening  wolf  rushed  forward 

Full  early  to  the  prey ;  ' 
But  lo !  the  Shepherd  met  him, 

And  bound  him  fast  to-day. 

2  Oh,  glory  most  excelling 

That  smote  across  his  path ! 
Oh,  light  that  pierced  and  blinded 

The  zealot  in  bis  wrath ! 
Oh,  voice  that  spake  within  him 

The  calm,  reproving  word ! 
Oh,  love  that  sought  and  held  hiui 

The  bondman  of  his  Lord ! 

3  0  Wisdom,  ordering  all  things 

In  order  strong  and  sweet, 
WThat  nobler  spoil  was  ever 
Cast  at  the  Victor's  feet  ? 


124  OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


What  wiser  master-builder 
E'er  wrought  at  Thine  employ 

Than  he,  till  now  so  furious 
Thy  building  to  destroy  ? 

4  Lord,  teach  Thy  Church  the  lesson, 

Still  in  her  darkest  hour 
Of  weakness  and  of  danger, 

To  trust  Thy  hidden  power : 
Thy  grace  by  ways  mysterious 

The  wrath  of  man  can  bind, 
And  in  Thy  boldest  f  oeman 

Thy  chosen  saint  can  find. 


&he  Jhxrificatioti. 
151  8.7. 

IN  His  temple  now  behold  Him  j 
See  the  long-expected  Lord ! 
Ancient  prophets  had  foretold  Him ; 

Grod  hath  now  fulfilled  His  word. 
Now  to  praise  Him,  His  redeemed 
Shall  break  forth  with  one  accord, 

2  In  the  arms  of  her  who  bore  Him, 

Virgin  pure,  behold  Him  lie, 
While  His  aged  saints  adore  Him, 

Ere  in  perfect  faith  they  die : 
Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Lo,  the  incarnate  God  most  high ! 

3  Jesus,  by  Thy  Presentation, 

Thou,  Who  didst  for  us  endure, 
Make  us  see  Thy  great  salvation, 

Seal  us  with  Thy  promise  sure  j 
And  present  us  in  Thy  glory 

To  Thy  Father  cleansed  and  pure. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  ,  125 

4  Prince  and  author  of  salvation, 
Be  Thy  boundless  love  our  theme ! 
Jesus,  praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem, 
With  the  Father  and  the  Spirit, 
Lord  of  majesty  supreme ! 

152  6.6.6,6.8.8. 

REJOICE  ye  sons  of  men ! 
Your  brightest  praises  yield ! 
The  everlasting  Son 
See  in  the  flesh  revealed ! 
The  world's  Redeemer  comes  to-day 
His  own  redemption's  price  to  pay ! 

2  Lo !  Simeon's  saintly  arms 
The  holy  burden  bear ; 
He  sees  with  raptured  eye 
His  true  salvation  there. 

The  weary  waiting  now  is  past : 
The  long-expected  comes  at  last. 

3  The  aged  saint's  embrace 
The  blessed  mother  saw, 
And  on  his  words  so  strange 
She  mused  with  silent  awe. 

What  conflict  for  her  child  is  stored  ? 
And  what  for  her  this  piercing  sword  ? 

4  0  Saviour,  in  Thy  courts 
We  all  our  sins  confess  : 
But  Thou  didst  once  for  us 
Fulfill  all  righteousness. 

Impure,  unclean,  oh,  may  we  be 
Presented  pure  and  clean  in  Thee ! 

5  And  when,  0  God  made  Man, 
Upon  our  waiting  eye, 

In  glorious  might  revealed, 

Salvation  draweth  nigh ; 
In  that  great  day  Thy  servants  bless, 
And  be  "  the  Lord  our  Righteousness  "  ! 


OTHER  FEASTS  AND   FASTS. 


153  s.m. 

BEHOLD  a  humble  train 
The  courts  of  God  draw  near ; 
A  virgin  mother  and  her  babe 
Before  the  Lord  appear. 

2  0  wondrous,  blessed  sight ! 

To  faithful  eyes  made  known, 
That  lowly  babe  —  the  mighty  God, 
The  Prince  of  Peace,  they  own. 

3  And  now  this  temple  shines 

With  glory  far  more  bright 
Than  e'er  the  former  temple  saw, 
E'en  at  its  greatest  height. 

4  The  cloud  indeed  was  there, 

The  symbol  of  the  Lord ; 
But  here  the  Lord  Himself  appears, 
The  true,  incarnate  Word. 

5  Blest  Saviour,  come  once  more 

With  power  and  grace  divine  ; 
Our  hearts  Thy  living  temples  make, 
Wholly  and  ever  Thine. 

154  6s. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord  Who  comes, 
Comes  to  His  temple  gate  j 
Not  with  His  angel  host, 
Not  in  His  kingly  state  ; 
No  shouts  proclaim  Him  nigh, 
No  crowds  His  coming  wait; 

2  But,  borne  upon  the  throne 
Of  Mary's  gentle  breast, 
Watched  by  her  duteous  love, 
In  her  fond  arms  at  rest : 
Thus  to  His  Father's  house 
He  comes,  the  heavenly  guest. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  127 

3  Hail  to  the  great  First-born 
Whose  ransom-price  they  pay ! 
The  Son,  before  all  worlds ; 
The  Child  of  man,  to-day ; 
That  He  might  ransom  us 
Who  still  in  bondage  lay. 

4  0  Light  of  all  the  earth, 
Thy  children  wait  for  Thee ! 
Come  to  Thy  temples  here, 
That  we,  from  sin  set  free, 
Before  Thy  Father's  face 
May  all  presented  be ! 

Also  the  following  : 
69  Within  the  Father's  house. 

m  „.+  St.  illattljias. 

155  7.6. 

PRAISE  to  the  heavenly  Wisdom 
Who  knows  the  hearts  of  all  — 
The  saintly  life's  beginnings, 

The  traitor's  secret  fall ; 
Our  own  ascended  Master, 

Who  heard  His  Church's  cry, 
Made  known  His  guiding  presence, 
And  ruled  her  from  on  high. 

2  Elect  in  His  foreknowledge, 

To  fill  the  lost  one's  place ; 
He  formed  His  chosen  vessel 

By  hidden  gifts  of  grace  ; 
Then,  by  the  lot's  disposing, 

He  lifted  up  the  poor, 
And  set  him  with  the  Princes 

On  high  for  evermore. 

3  Still  guide  Thy  Church,  chief  Shepherd, 

Her  losses  still  renew  ; 
Be  Thy  dread  keys  entrusted 
To  faithful  hands  and  true  : 


128  OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 

Apostles  of  Thy  choosing 

May  all  her  rulers  be, 
That  each  with  joy  may  render 

His  last  account  to  Thee  ! 

&lie  Annunciation. 

156  8.7. 

THE  angel  sped  on  wings  of  light, 
With  wondrous  tidings  laden ; 
He  came  from  heaven's  unclouded  height 
To  greet  a  lowly  maiden : 

2  For  God  upon  her  low  estate 

Had  looked  with  royal  favor  ; 
And  all  earth's  kindreds  celebrate 
The  mighty  gift  He  gave  her. 

3  Oh,  awful  bliss !  that  from  her  womb 

Should  spring  the  Uncreated, 
The  great  and  holy  One,  for  Whom 
The  world  so  long  had  waited. 

4  O  Son  divine  !  we  fain  would  trace 

Thy  mother's  steps  so  lowly, 
Her  joys  and  woes,  her  saintly  grace, 
Her  life  so  calm  and  holy. 

5  But  lo  !  as  all  too  near  we  press, 

A  veil  the  scene  enf  oldeth ! 
No  tongue  may  sing  its  loveliness, 
No  eye  its  peace  beholdeth ! 

6  And  as  we  read  with  kindling  eye 

This  day's  all-gracious  story, 
The  blessed  mother  passeth  by, 
And  Thine  is  all  the  glory ! 

157  6.5. 

NOW,  the  blessed  Dayspring 
Cometh  from  on  high ; 
Now,  the  world's  Redeemer, 
To  her  aid,  draws  nigh ; 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  129 

Bearer  of  the  tidings, 
From  the  throne  of  light, 

To  a  lowly  maiden, 
Speeds  an  angel  bright. 

2  In  the  chosen  daughter 

Of  King  David's  line, 
God  fulfils  the  promise 

Of  King  Ahaz'  sign  : 
Gabriel  hath  spoken ; 

Mary  hath  believed; 
And,  behold  a  virgin 

Hath  a  Son  conceived. 

3  Though  He  take  our  nature 

Linked  to  low  estate, 
Though  He  stoop  to  suffer, 

Yet  shall  He  be  great ; 
Though  His  crown  and  sceptre 

Be  of  thorn  and  reed, 
His  shall  be  the  kingdom 

Sworn  to  David's  Seed. 

4  Light  to  light  the  Gentiles 

Bending  at  His  throne ; 
Glory  of  His  people, 

When  His  sway  they  own ; 
He  shall  reign  forever, 

King  of  kings  confessed, 
And  all  tribes  and  kindreds 

Shall,  in  Him,  be  blest. 

158  s.m. 

PRAISE  we  the  Lord  this  day, 
This  day  so  long  foretold, 
Whose  promise  shone  with  cheering  ray 
On  waiting  saints  of  old. 

2  The  prophet  gave  the  sign 
For  faithful  men  to  read ; 
A  virgin  born  of  David's  line 
Shall  bear  the  promised  Seed. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND  FASTS. 


3  Ask  not  how  this  should  be, 

But  worship  and  adore, 
Like  her  whom  heaven's  majesty 
Came  down  to  shadow  o'er. 

4  Meekly  she  bowed  her  head 

To  hear  the  gracious  word, 
Mary,  the  pure  and  lowly  maid, 
The  favored  of  the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  shall  be  her  name 

In  all  the  Church  on  earth, 
Through  whom  that  wondrous  mercy  came. 
The  incarnate  Saviour's  birth. 


St.  mark. 

7.6. 

E  praise  Thy  gTace,  0  Saviour, 
That  beareth  with  us  long, 
And  ever  out  of  weakness 
Thy  servants  maketh  strong. 

2  The  saint,  who  left  his  comrades, 
And  turned  back  from  the  fight, 

Behold  at  last  victorious 
In  Thy  prevailing  might ! 

3  From  Thee,  Lord,  came  the  courage. 
Once  more  to  front  the  host : 

Thy  strength,  most  mighty  Saviour, 
In  weakness  shineth  most. 


W 


4  Thy  love  Saint  Mark  hath  numbered 

Among  the  blessed  Four, 

And  all  the  world  rejoiceth 

To  learn  his  Gospel-lore. 

5  0  Lord,  our  human  weakness 

With  pitying  eye  behold  j 
Uplif t  the  fainting  spirit, 
And  make  the  coward  bold. 


OTHER   FEASTS  AND   FASTS.  131 

6  0  Jesu,  glorious  Victor 
O'er  all  the  hosts  of  sin, 
In  us  Thy  strength  make  perfect, 
In  us  the  victory  win. 


St.  |Jt)ilip  anli   St.  James. 

160  L.M. 

THERE  is  one  way,  and  only  one, 
Out  of  our  gloom,  and  sin,  and  care, 
To  that  fair  land  where  shines  no  sun 
Because  the  face  of  God  is  there. 

2  There  is  one  truth,  the  truth  of  God, 

That  Christ  came  down  from  heaven  to 
show, 
One  life  that  His  redeeming  blood 
Has  won  for  all  His  saints  below. 

3  The  lore,  from  Philip  once  concealed, 

To  us  is  fully  known  in  Christ  j 
In  Him  the  Father  is  revealed, 
And  all  our  longing  is  sufficed. 

4  And  still  unwavering  faith  holds  sure 

The  words  that  James  wrote  sternly  down; 
Except  we  labor  and  endure, 
We  cannot  win  the  heavenly  crown. 

5  0  Way  divine,  through  gloom  and  strife, 

Bring  us  Thy  Father's  face  to  see ; 
0  heavenly  Truth,  0  precious  Life, 
At  last,  at  last,  to  rest  in  Thee. 

Also  the  following : 

424  0  Light  Whose  beams  illumine  all. 

425  Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone. 


132  OTHER  FEASTS   AND  EASTS. 

St.  Barnabas. 
161  11.10.11.10. 

OSON  of  God,  our  Captain  of  salvation, 
Thyself  by  suffering  schooled  to  human 
grief, 
We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  sons  of  consolation, 
Who  follow  in  the  steps  of  Thee  their 
chief ; 

2  Those  whom  Thy  Spirit's  dread  vocation 

severs, 
To  lead  the  vanguard  of  Thy  conquering 

host; 
Whose  toilsome  years  are  spent  in  brave 

endeavors 
To  bear  Thy  saving  Name  from  coast  to 

coast ; 

3  Those  whose  bright  faith   makes  feeble 

hearts  grow  stronger, 
And  sends  fresh  warriors  to  the  great 

campaign, 
Bids  the  lone  convert  feel  estranged  no 

longer, 
And  wins  the  sundered  to  be  one  again  ; 

4  And  all  true  helpers,  patient,  kind,  and 

skilful, 

Who  shed  Thy  light  across  our  darkened 
earth, 
Counsel  the   doubting,  and  restrain  the 
wilful. 

Soothe  the  sick  bed,  and  share  the  chil- 
dren's mirth. 

5  Such  was  Thy  Levite,  strong  in  self -oblation 

To  cast  his  all  at  Thine  Apostles'  feet ; 
He  whose  new  name,  through  every  Chris- 
tian nation, 

From  age  to  age  our  thankful  strains 
repeat. 


OTHER   FEASTS   ASD   FASTS. 


6  Thus,    Lord,    Thy   Barnabas  in   memory 
keeping, 
Still  be  Thy  Church's  watchword,  "  Com- 
fort ye ; " 
Till  in  our  Father's  house  shall  end  our 
weeping, 
And  all  our  wants  be  satisfied  in  Thee. 


162 


7.6. 


THE  son  of  Consolation ! 
Of  Levi's  priestly  line, 
Filled  with  the  Holy  Spirit 
And  fervent  faith  divine, 
With  lowly  self-oblation, 

For  Christ  an  offering  meet, 
He  laid  his  earthly  riches 
At  the  Apostles'  feet. 

2  The  son  of  Consolation ! 

Oh,  name  of  soothing  balm ! 
It  fell  on  sick  and  weary 

Like  breath  of  heaven's  own  calm ! 
And  the  blest  son  of  comfort, 

With  fearless,  loving  hand, 
The  Gentiles'  great  Apostle 

Led  to  the  faithful  band. 

3  The  son  of  Consolation  ! 

Drawn  near  unto  his  Lord, 
He  won  the  martyr's  glory, 

And  passed  to  his  reward. 
With  him  is  faith  now  ended, 

Forever  lost  in  sight, 
But  love,  made  perfect,  fills  him 

With  praise,  and  joy,  and  light. 

4  The  son  of  Consolation ! 

Lord,  hear  our  humble  prayer, 
That  each  of  us  Thy  children 
Such  blessed  name  may  bear ! 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


That  we,  sweet  comfort  shedding 
O'er  homes  of  pain  and  woe, 

Midst  sickness  and  in  prisons, 
May  seek  Thee  here  below. 

5  The  sons  of  Consolation ! 

Oh,  what  their  bliss  will  be, 
When  Christ  the  King-  shall  tell  them 

"Ye  did  it  unto  Me  ]'! 
The  merciful  and  loving 

The  Lord  of  life  shall  own, 
And  as  His  priceless  jewels 

Shall  set  them  round  His  throne. 


&i)e  ^atitutg  of  St.  loI)it  t\)c  Baptist. 

163  S.M. 

THE  heavenly  King  m  list  come 
His  desert  realm  to  see ; 
Must  leave  His  own  eternal  home, 
And  all  His  majesty. 

2  And  lo !  before  Him  sent 

His  herald,  who  must  cry 
And  never  spare,  "  Repent,  repent ! 
Your  King,  your  God,  is  nigh !  " 

3  He,  when  his  work  is  done, 

Must  see  his  light  decay, 
Must  hail  with  joy  the  brighter  Sun, 
The  glorious  King  of  day. 

4  0  Lord,  0  King,  0  Sun, 

Whose  messenger  he  came, 
Baptize  us  all,  most  holy  One, 
In  Thy  refining  flame. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND  FASTS.  135 

5  Give  us  Thy  grace,  that  we 

All  evil  may  forsake, 
May  boldly  speak  the  truth  for  Thee, 
The  lowest  place  may  take. 

6  So,  when  Thou  com'st  again, 

Thy  realm  redeemed  to  see, 
Thy  steps  shall  find  'mid  hearts  of  men 
A  way  made  straight  for  Thee. 


164 


St.  Jkter. 

6.6.6.6.8. 


THOU  art  the  Christ,  0  Lord, 
The  Son  of  God  most  high  !  " 
Forever  be  adored 
That  Name  in  earth  and  sky, 
In  which,  though  mortal  strength  may  fail, 
The  saints  of  God  at  last  prevail ! 

2  Oh,  surely  he  was  blest 
With  blessedness  unpriced, 
Who,  taught  of  God,  confessed 
The  Godhead  in  the  Christ ! 

For  of  Thy  Church,  Lord,  Thou  didst  own 
Thy  saint  a  true  foundation-stone. 

3  Thrice  fallen,  thrice  restored ! 
The  bitter  lesson  learnt, 
That  heart  for  Thee,  0  Lord, 
With  triple  ardor  burnt. 

The  cross  he  took  he  laid  not  down 
Until  he  grasped  the  maiiyr's  crown. 

4  Oh  bright  triumphant  faith ! 
Oh  courage  void  of  fears ! 

Oh  love,  most  strong  in  death ! 

Oh  penitential  tears ! 
By  these,  Lord,  keep  us  lest  we  fall, 
And  make  us  go  where  Thou  shalt  call. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


St.  James. 

165  cm. 

FOR  all  Thy  saints,  a  noble  throng, 
Who  fell  by  fire  and  sword, 
Who  soon  were  called,  or  waited  long, 
We  praise  Thy  Name,  0  Lord. 

2  For  him  who  left  his  father's  side, 
Nor  lingered  by  the  shore, 
When,  softer  than  the  weltering  tide, 
Thy  summons  glided  o'er ; 


3  Who  stood  beside  the  maiden  dead, 

Who  climbed  the  mount  with  Thee, 
And  saw  the  glory  round  Thy  head, 
One  of  Thy  chosen  three  ; 

4  Who  knelt  beneath  the  olive  shade, 

Who  drank  Thy  cup  of  pain, 
And  passed  from  Herod's  flashing  blade 
To  see  Thy  face  again. 

5  Lord,  give  us  grace,  and  give  us  love, 

Like  him  to  leave  behind 
Earth's  cares  and  joys,  and  look  above 
With  true  and  earnest  mind. 

6  So  shall  we  learn  to  drink  Thy  cup, 

So,  meek  and  firm  be  found, 
When  Thou  shalt  come  to  take  us  ujd 
Where  Thine  elect  are  crowned. 


&l)e  traits  figuration. 

166  8s. 

LORD,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 
High  on  the  mountain  here  with  Thee ; 
Where  stand  revealed  to  mortal  gaze 
Those  glorious  saints  of  other  days ; 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND  FASTS.  137 

Who  once  received  on  Horeb:s  height 
The  eternal  laws  of  truth  and  right ; 
Or  caught  the  still  small  whisper,  higher 
Than  storm,  than  earthquake,  or  than  fire. 

2  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 
Entranced,  enwrapt,  alone  with  Thee  ; 
And  watch  Thy  glistering  raiment  glow 
Whiter  than  Hermon's  whitest  snow, 
The  human  lineaments  that  shine 
Irradiant  with  a  light  divine  : 

Till  we  too  change  from  grace  to  grace, 
Gazing  on  that  transfigured  face. 

3  Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 

Here  on  the  holy  mount  with  Thee  ; 
When  darkling  in  the  depths  of  night, 
When  dazzled  with  excess  of  light, 
We  bow  before  the  heavenly  voice 
That  bids  bewildered  souls  rejoice, 
Though  love  wax  cold,  and  faith  be  dim, 
"  This  is  My  Son ;  Oh,  hear  ye  Him ! " 


167  L.M. 

O  WONDROUS  type !  0  vision  fair 
Of  glory  that  the  Church  shall  share, 
Which  Christ  upon  the  mountain  shows, 
Where  brighter  than  the  sun  He  glows  ! 

2  From  age  to  age  the  tale  declare, 
How  with  the  three  disciples  there, 
Where  Moses  and  Elias  meet, 

The  Lord  holds  converse  high  and  sweet. 

3  With  shining  face  and  bright  array, 
Christ  deigns  to  manifest  to-day 
What  glory  shall  be  theirs  above, 
Who  joy  in  God  with  perfect  love. 


138  OTHER  FEASTS  AND  FASTS. 

4  And  faithful  hearts  are  raised  on  high 
By  this  great  vision's  mystery ; 

For  which  in  joyful  strains  we  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer,  the  hymn  of  praise. 

5  0  Father,  with  the  eternal  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit  ever  One, 
Vouchsafe  to  bring  us  by  Thy  grace 
To  see  Thy  glory  face  to  face. 


0t.  Bartholomew. 
168  8.7. 

KING  of  saints,  to  Whom  the  number 
Of  Thy  starry  host  is  known, 
Many  a  name,  by  man  forgotten, 

Lives  forever  round  Thy  throne  : 
Lights,  which  earth-born  mists  have  dark- 
ened, 
There  are  shining  full  and  clear, 
Princes  in  the  court  of  heaven, 
Nameless,  unremembered  here. 

2  In  the  roll  of  Thine  apostles 

One  there  stands,  Bartholomew, 
He  for  whom  to-day  we  offer, 

Year  by  year,  our  praises  due  : 
How  he  toiled  for  Thee  and  suffered 

None  on  earth  can  now  record ; 
All  his  saintly  life  is  hidden 

In  the  knowledge  of  his  Lord  ; 

3  None  can  tell  us  :  all  is  written 

In  the  Lamb's  great  book  of  life. 
All  the  faith,  and  prayer,  and  patience, 

All  the  toiling,  and  the  strife  : 
There  are  told  Thy  hidden  treasures  j 

Number  us,  O  Lord,  with  them, 
When  Thou  makest  up  the  jewels 

Of  Thy  living  diadem. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  139 


St.  ittattlicto. 
169  L.M 

BEHOLD,  the  Master  passeth  by ! 
Oh,  seest  thou  not  His  pleading  eye  °? . 
With  low  sad  voice  He  calleth  thee, 
"  Leave  this  vain  world,  and  follow  Me." 

2  0  soul,  bowed  down  with  harrowing  care, 
Hast  thou  no  thought  for  heaven  to  spare  1 
From  earthly  toils  lift  up  thine  eye  ; 
Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by ! 

3  One  heard  Him  calling  long  ago, 
And  straightway  left  all  things  below, 
Counting  his  earthly  gain  as  loss 

For  Jesus  and  His  blessed  cross. 

4  That  "follow  Me"  his  faithful  ear 
Seemed  every  day  afresh  to  hear : 
Its  echoes  stirred  his  spirit  still, 

And  fired  his  hope,  and  nerved  his  will. 

5  God  gently  calls  us  every  day : 
Why  should  we  then  our  bliss  delay  1 
He  calls  to  heaven  and  endless  light : 
Why  should  we  love  the  dreary  night J? 

6  Praise,  Lord,  to  Thee  for  Matthew's  call, 
At  which  he  rose  and  left  his  all : 
Thou,  Lord,  e'en  now  art  calling  me ; 

I  will  leave  all,  and  follow  Thee. 


0t.  iHirijael  anh  all  Angels. 

170  10*. 

STARS   of  the  morning,  so   gloriously 
bright, 
Filled  with  celestial  splendor  and  light, 


140  OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 

These  that,  where  night  never  followeth 

day, 
Raise  the  "  Thrice  Holy"  song  ever  and  aye : 

2  These  are  Thy  ministers,  these  dost  Thou 

own, 
God  of  Sabaoth,  the  nearest  Thy  throne  5 
These  are  Thy  messengers,  these  dost  Thou 

send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones !  man  to  defend. 

3  These  keep  the  guard  amid  Salem's  dear 

bowers, 
Thrones,     Principalities,     Virtues,      and 

Powers, 
Where,  with  the  living  Ones,  mystical  Four, 
Cherubim,  Seraphim  bow  and  adore. 

4  Still  let  them  succor  us ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts,  battling  for  right ; 
Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly 

pour, 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 

171  8.7. 

WHERE  the  angel-hosts  adore  Thee, 
Thou,  0  God,  in  heaven  dost  reign ; 
At  Thy  word  they  rose  around  Thee, 
And  Thy  word  doth  them  sustain. 

2  Thousand,  times  ten  thousand,  bending 

At  Thy  throne,  their  homage  pay ; 
Flames  of  fire  in  strength  excelling, 
Swift  Thy  pleasure  to  obey. 

3  Fashioned  in  a  wondrous  order, 

Thee  they  serve,  their  Lord  and  King ; 
Grant  that  in  our  cares  and  dangers 
They  may  timely  succor  bring. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


4  Praise  to  Thee  Who  hast  created 

Earth  and  heaven  with  all  their  host ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  0  God  most  mighty, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


St.  £ttk*. 
172  L.M. 

TXTHAT  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we 

*  ▼        owe, 

0  Priest  and  Sacrifice  divine, 
For  Thy  dear  saint  through  whom  we  know 

So  many  a  gracious  word  of  Thine ; 

2  Whom  Thou  didst  choose  to  tell  the  tale 

Of  all  Thy  manhood's  toils  and  tears, 
And  for  a  moment  lift  the  veil 
That  hides  Thy  boyhood's  spotless  years. 

3  And  still  the  Church  through  all  her  days 

Uplifts  the  strains  that  never  cease, 
The  blessed  Virgin's  hymn  of  praise, 
The  aged  Simeon's  words  of  peace. 

4  0  happy  saint !  whose  sacred  page, 

So  rich  in  words  of  truth  and  love, 

Pours  on  the  Church  from  age  to  age 

This  healing  unction  from  above ; 

5  The  witness  of  the  Saviour's  life, 

The  great  apostle's  chosen  friend 
Through  weary  years  of  toil  and  strife, 
And  still  found  faithful  to  the  end. 

6  So  grant  us,  Lord,  like  him  to  live, 

Beloved  by  man,  approved  by  Thee, 
Till  Thou  at  last  the  summons  give, 
And  we,  with  him,  Thy  face  shall  see. 


142  OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


St.  Simon  anb  St.  lube. 
173  8.7. 

rpHOU  Who  sentest  Thine  apostles 
-L    Two  and  two  before  Thy  face, 

Partners  in  the  night  of  toiling, 
Heirs  together  of  Thy  grace, 

Throned  at  length,  then*  labors  ended, 
Each  in  his  appointed  place  ; 

2  Praise  to  Thee  for  those  Thy  champions 

Whom  onr  hymns  to-day  proclaim ; 
One,  whose  zeal  by  Thee  enlightened 

Burned  anew  with  nobler  flame  ; 
One,  the  kinsman  of  Thy  childhood, 

Brought  at  last  to  know  Thy  Name. 

3  Praise  to  Thee  !    Thy  fire  within  them 

Spake  in  love,  and  wrought  in  power ; 
Seen  in  mighty  signs  and  wonders 

In  Thy  Church's  morning  hour ; 
Heard  in  tones  of  sternest  warning 

When  the  storms  began  to  lower. 

4  Once  again  those  storms  are  breaking  r, 

Hearts  are  failing,  love  grows  cold ; 
Faith  is  darkened,  sin  abounding ; 

Grievous  wolves  assail  Thy  fold : 
Save  us,  Lord,  our  one  Salvation  j 

Save  the  faith  revealed  of  old. 

5  Call  the  erring  by  Thy  pity ; 

Warn  the  tempted  by  Thy  fear ; 
Keep  us  true  to  Thine  allegiance, 

Counting  life  itself  less  dear ; 
Standing  firmer,  holding  faster, 

As  we  see  the  end  draw  near : 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  143 

6  Till,  with  holy  Jude  and  Simon 
And  the  thousand  faithful  more, 

We,  the  good  confession  witnessed 
And  the  lifelong  conflict  o'er, 

On  the  sea  of  fire  and  crystal 
Stand,  and  wonder,  and  adore. 

(general  for  Saints'  Elans . 
174  7.6. 

FROM  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare,  for  all 
Thy  saints  at  rest, 
To  Thee,  0  blessed  Jesus,  all  praises  be 

addressed. 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  win  the  battle  that  they 

might  conquerors  be ; 
Their  crowns  of  living  glory  are  lit  with  rays 
from  Thee. 

Insert  here  the  stanza  for  the  special  Saint's  Day  to 
be  celebrated. 

St.  Andrew. 

2  Praise,  Lord,  for  Thine  apostle,  the  first  to 

welcome  Thee, 
The  first  to  lead  his  brother,  the  very  Christ 

to  see. 
With  hearts  for  Thee  made  ready,  watch  we 

throughout  the  year, 
Forward  to  lead  our  brethren  to  own  Thine 

Advent  near. 

St.  Thomas. 

3  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  whose  short- 

lived doubtings  prove 
Thy  perfect  twofold  nature,  the  fullness  of 

Thy  love. 
On  all  who  wait  Thy  coming  shed  forth  Thy 

peace,  0  Lord, 
And  grant  us  faith  to  know  Thee,  true  Man, 

true  God,  adored. 


OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


St.  Stephen. 

4  Praise  for  the  first  of  martyrs,  who  saw  Thee 

ready  stand, 
To  aid  in  midst  of  torments,  to  plead  at 

God's  right  hand. 
Share  we  with  him,  if  summoned  by  death 

our  Lord  to  own, 
On  earth  the  faithful  witness,  in  heaven  the 

martyr  crown. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

5  Praise  for  the  loved  disciple,  exile  on  Pat- 

mos'  shore  ; 
Praise  for  the  faithful  record,  he  to  Thy 

Godhead  bore, 
Praise  for  the  mystic  vision,  through  him 

to  us  revealed. 
May  we,  in  patience  waiting,  with  Thine 

elect  be  sealed. 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

6  Praise  for  Thine  infant  martyrs,  by  Thee 

with  tenderest  love 
CaUed  early  from  the  warfare  to  share  the 

rest  above. 
0  Rachel !  cease  thy  weeping :  they  rest 

from  pains  and  cares. 
Lord,  grant   us  hearts  as  guileless,  and 

crowns  as  bright  as  theirs. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

7  Praise  for  the  light  from  heaven,  praise  for 

the  voice  of  awe, 
Praise  for  the  glorious  vision  the  persecutor 

saw. 
Thee,  Lord,  for  his  conversion,  we  glorify 

to-day ; 
So  lighten  all  our  darkness  with  Thy  true 

Spirit's  ray. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


St.  Matthias. 

8  Lord,  Thine  abiding  presence  directs  the 

wondrous  choice ; 

For  one  in  place  of  Judas  the  faithful  now 
rejoice. 

Thy  Church  from  false  apostles  for  ever- 
more defend, 

And  by  Thy  parting  promise  be  with  her  to 
the  end. 

St.  Mark. 

9  For  him,0  Lord,  we  praise  Thee,  the  weak 

by  grace  made  strong, 
Whose  labors  and  whose  Gospel  enrich  our 

triumph -song. 
May  we  in  all  our  weakness  find  strength 

from  Thee  supplied, 
And  all,  as  fruitful  branches,  in  Thee,  the 

Vine,  abide. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James. 

10  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  blest  guide 

to  Greek  and  Jew, 
And  him  surnamed  Thy  brother ;  keep  us 

Thy  brethren  time, 
And  grant  us  grace  to  know  Thee,  the  Way, 

the  Truth,  the  Life  ; 
To  wrestle  with  temptations  till  victors  in 

the  strife. 

St.  Barxabas. 

11  The  Son  of  Consolation,  moved  by  Thy  law 

of  love, 
Forsaking  earthly  treasures,  sought  riches 

from  above. 
As  earth  now  teems  with  increase,  let  gifts 

of  grace  descend, 
That  Thy  true  consolations  may  through 

the  world  extend. 


146  other  feasts  and  fasts. 

St.  John  Baptist. 

12  We  praise  Thee  for  the  Baptist,  forerunner 

of  the  Word, 
Our  true  Elias,  making  a  highway  for  the 

Lord 
Of  prophets  last  and  greatest,  he  saw  Thy 

dawning  ray : 
Make  us  the  rather  blessed,  who  love  Thy 

glorious  day. 

St.  Peter. 

13  Praise  for  Thy  great  apostle,  the  eager  and 

the  bold ; 
Thricefalling,yetrepentant,thricecharged 

to  keep  Thy  Fold. 
Lord,  make  Thy  pastors  faithful,  to  guard 

their  flocks  from  ill, 
And  grant  them  dauntless  courage,  Avith 

humble,  earnest  will. 

St.  James. 

14  For  him,  0  Lord,  we  praise  Thee,  who, 

slain  by  Herod's  sword, 
Drank  of  Thy  cup  of  suffering,  fulfilling 

thus  Thy  word. 
Curb  we  all  vain  impatience  to  read  Thy 

veiled  decree, 
And  count  it  joy  to  suffer,  if  so  brought 

nearer  Thee. 

St.  Bartholomew. 

15  All  praise  for  Thine  apostle,  the  faithful, 

pure,  and  true, 

Whom  underneath  the  fig  tree  Thine  eye 
all-seeing  knew. 

Like  him  may  we  be  guileless,  true  Israel- 
ites indeed, 

That  Thy  abiding  presence  our  longing 
souls  mav  feed. 


other  feasts  and  fasts.  147 

St.  Matthew. 

16  Praise,  Lord,  for  bim  whose  Gospel  Thy 

human  life  declared, 
Who,  worldly  gains  forsaking,  Thy  path  of 

suffering  shared. 
From  all  unrighteous  mammon,  oh,  give 

us  hearts  set  free, 
That  we,  whate'er  our  calling,  may  rise 

and  follow  Thee. 

St.  Luke. 

17  For  that  "beloved  physician,"  all  praise, 

whose  Gospel  shows 
The  healer  of  the  nations,  the  sharer  of  our 

woes. 
Thy  wine  and  oil,  0  Saviour,  on  bruised 

hearts  deign  to  pour, 
And  with  true  balm  of  Gilead  anoint  us 

evermore. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude. 

18  Praise,  Lord,f  or  Thine  apostles,who  sealed 

their  faith  to-day : 
One  love,  one  zeal  impelled  them  to  tread 

the  sacred  way. 
May  we  with  zeal  as  earnest  the  faith  of 

Christ  maintain, 
And,  bound  in  love  as  brethren,  at  length 

Thy  rest  attain. 

General  Ending. 

19  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs,  and  all  the 

sacred  throng, 
Who  wear  the  spotless  raiment,  who  raise 

the  ceaseless  song ; 
For  these,  passed  on  before  us,  Saviour,  we 

Thee  adore, 
And,  walking  in  their  footsteps,  would 

serve  Thee  more  and  more. 


148  OTHER  FEASTS   AND  FASTS. 

20  Then  praise  we  God  the  Father,  and  praise 

we  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  eternal  Three  in 

One ; 
Till  all  the  ransomed  nninber  fall  down 

before  the  throne, 
And  honor,  power,  and  glory  ascribe  to 

God  alone. 


&U  Saints. 

175  8s. 

THE  saints  of  God !    Their  conflict  past, 
And  life's  long  battle  won  at  last, 
No  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword, 
They  cast  them  down  before  their  Lord : 
0  happy  saints !  forever  blest, 
At  Jesus'  feet  how  safe  you  rest ! 

2  The  saints  of  God !   Their  wanderings  done, 
No  more  their  weary  course  they  run, 

No  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fail, 
No  foes  oppress,  no  fears  appall  : 
0  happy  saints !  forever  blest, 
In  that  dear  home  how  sweet  your  rest ! 

3  The  saints  of  God !  Life's  voyage  o'er, 
Safe  landed  on  that  blissful  shore, 
No  stormy  tempests  now  they  dread, 
No  roaring  billows  lift  their  head : 

0  happy  saints !  forever  blest, 
In  that  calm  haven  of  your  rest ! 

4  The  saints  of  God  their  vigil  keep, 
While  yet  their  mortal  bodies  sleep, 
Till  from  the  dust  they  too  shall  rise 
And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies : 

0  happy  saints  !  rejoice  and  sing : 

He  quickly  comes,  your  Lord  and  King  ! 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  149 

5  O  God  of  saints !  To  Thee  we  cry  ; 
0  Saviour !  plead  for  us  on  high ; 
0  Holy  Ghost !  our  guide  and  friend, 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  till  life  shall  end ; 
That  with  all  saints  our  rest  may  be 
In  that  bright  Paradise  with  Thee  ! 


176  p.m. 

FOR  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors 
rest, 
Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  con- 
fessed, 
Thy  Name,  0  Jesu,  be  forever  blest. 

Alleluia. 

2  Thou  wast  their  Rock,  their  Fortress,  and 

their  Might : 
Thou,  Lord,  their  Captain  in  the  well-fought 

fight ; 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  the  one  true 

Light.  Alleluia. 

3  Oh,  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and 

bold, 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old, 
And  win,  with  them,  the  victor's  crown  of 

gold.  Alleluia. 

4  0  blest  communion,  fellowship  divine  ! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine  ; 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

Alleluia. 

5  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare 

long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph-song, 
And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are 

strong.  Alleluia. 


150  OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 

6  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west ; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  cometh  rest; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 

Alleluia. 

7  But  lo !  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious 

day : 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array ; 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

Alleluia. 

8  From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's 

farthest  coast, 
Through   gates  of  pearl  streams   in  the 

countless  host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Alleluia ! 

177  n.io. 

O  KING  of  saints, we  give  Thee  praise  and 
glory 
For  the  bright  cloud  of  witnesses  unseen, 
Whose  names  shine  forth  like  stars, in  sacred 
story, 
Guiding  our  steps  to  realms  of  light  serene ; 

2  And  for  Thy  hidden  saints,  our  praise  ador- 

ing, 

Fount  of  all  sanctity,  to  Thee  we  yield, 
Who  in  Thy  treasure-house  on  high,  art 
storing 

Jewels  whose  lustre  was,  on  earth,  con- 
cealed. 

3  Thine  arm  sustained  them  all  in  conflict 

mortal 
With  sin,  the  world,  and  all  the  powers  of 

hell ; 
Thy  hand  hath  oped  for  all,  the  shining 

portal 
To  realms  where  peace  and  joy  forever 

dwell. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS.  151 

4  There  are  the  throned  and  white-robed 

elders,  casting 
Before  the  King  of  kings,  their  crowns  of 
gold; 
And  there  are  crowns  and  mansions  ever- 
lasting, 
And  palms  and  harps  for  multitudes  un- 
told. 

5  Though,  in  Thy  service,  we  too  oft  have 

slumbered, 
Like  the  ten  virgins,  foolish  ones  and  wise ; 
Yet  with  Thy  saints,  may  we  at  last  be 

numbered, 
And  at  Thy  call  with  burning  lamps  arise. 


178  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

WHO  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 
These,   before    God's    throne    who 
stand  ? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing ; 
Who  are  all  this  glorious  band  ? 
Alleluia !  hark  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2  Who  are  these  of  dazzling  brightness, 

These  in  God's  own  truth  arrayed, 
Clad  in  robes  of  purest  whiteness, 
Robes  whose  lustre  ne'er  shall  fade, 

Ne'er  be  touched  by  time's  rude  hand  ? 

Whence  comes  all  this  glorious  band  ? 

3  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honor  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 
Following  not  the  sinful  throng : 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained, 
Triumph  by  the  Lamb  have  gained. 


152  OTHER  FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


■A  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven, 
Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 
With  the  God  they  glorified : 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

5  These,   like    priests,   have    watched    and 
waited, 
Offering  up  to  Christ  their  will, 
Soul  and  body  consecrated, 
Day  and  night  they  serve  Him  still. 
Now  in  God's  most  holy  place, 
Blest  they  stand  before  His  face. 


179  8.7. 


HARK !  the  sound  of  holy  voices, 
Chanting  at  the  crystal  sea, 
Alleluia,  alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  Thee : 
Multitude  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stands, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

2  Patriarch,  and  holy  prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  for  Christ, 
King,  apostle,  saint,  confessor, 

Martyr  and  evangelist ; 
Saintly  maiden,  godly  matron, 

Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer, 
Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 

To  the  Lord  of  all,  are  there. 

3  Marching  with  Thy  cross,  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed,  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation. 
Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 


OTHER   FEASTS   AND   FASTS. 


Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died; 
And  by  death  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite : 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  forever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 


180 


7s. 


"Vf  7"HO  are  these  in  bright  array, 

»  »     This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar,  night  and  day, 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song  ? 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  affliction  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  His  eternal  Name ; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


154  EMBER   DAYS. 


181  S.M. 

FOR  all  Thy  saints,  0  Lord, 
Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 
Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2  For  Thy  dear  saints,  0  Lord, 

Who  strove  in  Thee  to  die, 
Who  counted  Thee  their  great  reward, 
Accept  our  thankful  cry. 

3  Thine  earthly  members  fit 

To  join  Thy  saints  above, 
In  one  communion  ever  knit, 
One  fellowship  of  love. 

4  Jesus,  Thy  Name  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 
May  follow  them  in  holiness, 
Who  lived  and  died  for  Thee. 

Also  the  following: 

390  Oh,  what,  if  we  are  Christ's. 

391  Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing. 

392  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord. 
394  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise. 

396  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 

397  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 

400  Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem. 

401  O  heavenly  Jerusalem. 
404  I  heard  a  sound  of  voices. 

462  Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise. 
549  King  of  glory!  Saviour  dear! 


(Ermber  SUags. 

182  8.8.6.8.8.6. 

LORD  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 
For  those  who  guide  us  in  Thy  way, 


EMBER   DAYS.  155 


And  speak  Thy  holy  word ; 
With  love  divine  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  touch  their  lips  with  hallowed  fire, 
And  needful  strength  afford. 

2  Help  them  to  preach  the  truth  of  God, 
Redemption  through  the  Saviour's  blood ; 

Nor  let  the  Spirit  cease 
On  all  the  Church  His  gifts  to  shower ; 
To  them  a  messenger  of  power, 

To  us,  of  life  and  peace. 

3  So  may  they  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Then  hear  the  welcome  word,  "Well 

done!" 

And  take  their  crown  above; 
Enter  into  their  Master's  joy, 
And  all  eternity  employ 

In  praise,  and  bliss,  and  love. 

183  L.  M. 

LORD,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  Thine  ordained  servants  bless ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 
And  clothe  Thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  Thy  temple  when  they  stand, 

"To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  Thee, 
Saviour,  like  stars  in  Thy  right  hand, 
Let  all  Thy  Church's  pastors  be. 

3  Wisdom,  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  and  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  Thy  people  in  their  heart, 
And  love  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  love : 

4  To  watch,  and  pray,  and  never  faint, 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep, 
To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 
To  feed  Thy  lambs,  and  fold  Thy  sheep. 


156  EMBER   DAYS. 


5  So,  when  their  work  is  finished  here, 
They  may  in  hope  their  charge  resign ; 
So,  when  their  Master  shall  appear, 
They  may  with  crowns  of  glory  shine. 

184  fk 

THOU  Who  the  night  in  prayer  didst 
spend, 
And  then  Thy  twelve  apostles  send; 
And  bidd'st  us  pray  the  harvest's  Lord 
To  send  forth  sowers  of  Thy  word, 
Hear,  and  Thy  chosen  servants  bless 
With  seven-fold  gifts  of  holiness. 

2  Oh,  may  Thy  pastors  faithful  be, 

Not  laboring  for  themselves,  but  Thee : 
Give  grace  to  feed  with  wholesome  food 
The  sheep  and  lambs  bought  by  Thy  blood ; 
To  tend  Thy  flock,  and  thus  to  prove 
How  dearly  they  the  Shepherd  love! 

3  Oh,  may  Thy  people  faithful  be, 
And  in  Thy  pastors  honor  Thee, 

And  with  them  work,  and  for  them  pray 
And  gladly  Thee  in  them  obey : 
Receive  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 
And  gain  the  prophet's  own  reward ! 

4  So  may  we.  when  our  work  is  done, 
Together  stand  before  the  throne ; 
And  joyful  hearts  and  voices  raise 
In  one  united  song  of  praise. 
With  all  the  bright  celestial  host, 
To  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost. 


185 


S.  M. 


LORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 
Thy  needy  servants'  cry : 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 


ROGATION   DAYS.  157 

2  On  Thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  Thy  view  : 
The  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
The  laborers  are  few.  ""• 

3  Anoint  and  send  forth  more 

Into  Thy  Church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  Oh,  let  them  spread  Thy  Name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove : 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love. 

186  s.  m. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  your  office,  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  Name. 

3  Watch !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak  He's  near  ; 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  Oh,  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


Uogation  ?Daps. 

187  6.6.6.6. 

TO  Thee  our  God  we  fly 
For  mercy  and  for  grace  ; 


158  ROGATION   DAYS. 

Oh,  hear  our  lowly  cry, 
And  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guarcfand  bless  our  fatherland. 

2  Arise,  0  Lord  of  hosts  j 

Be  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
And  drive  from  out  our  coasts 

The  sins  that  put  to  shame. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

3  Thy  best  gifts  from  on  high 

In  rich  abundance  pour, 
That  we  may  magnify 
And  praise  Thee  more  and  more. 
O  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

4  The  powers  ordained  by  Thee, 

With  heavenly  wisdom  bless  ; 
May  they  Thy  servants  be, 

And  rule  in  righteousness. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

5  The  Church  of  Thy  dear  Son 

Inflame  with  love's  pure  fire, 
Bind  her  once  more  in  one, 

And  life  and  truth  inspire. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 

6  Give  peace,  Lord,  in  our  time ; 

Oh,  let  no  foe  draw  nigh, 
Nor  lawless  deed  of  crime 
Insult  Thy  Majesty. 
0  Lord,  stretch  forth  Thy  mighty  hand, 
And  guard  and  bless  our  fatherland. 


ROGATION  DAYS.  159 


188  7s. 

CHRIST,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
Gracious,  mighty,  sovereign  Lord, 
God  of  nations,  King  of  kings, 
Head  of  all  created  things, 
By  the  Church  with  joy  confessed, 
God  o'er  all  forever  blest ; 
Pleading  at  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
Save  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

2  On  our  fields  of  grass  and  grain 
Send,  0  Lord,  the  kindly  rain ; 
O'er  our  wide  and  goodly  land 
Crown  the  labors  of  each  hand. 
Let  Thy  kind  protection  be 
O'er  our  commerce  on  the  sea : 
Open,  Lord,  Thy  bounteous  hand, 
Bless  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

3  Let  our  rulers  ever  be 

Men  that  love  and  honor  Thee ; 
Let  the  powers  by  Thee  ordained 
Be  in  righteousness  maintained; 
In  the  people's  hearts  increase 
Love  of  piety  and  peace  j 
Thus  united  we  shall  stand 
One  wide,  free,  and  happy  land. 

189  cm. 

LORD,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants  plead, 
And  Thou  hast  sworn  to  hear; 
Thine  is  the  harvest,  Thine  the  seed, 
The  fresh  and  fading  year. 

2  Our  hope,  when  autumn  winds  blew  wild. 
We  trusted,  Lord,  with  Thee : 
And  now  that  spring  has  on  us  smiled, 
We  wait  on  Thy  decree. 


160  THANKSGIVING   DAY. 


3  The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 

The  summer  sun  and  air, 
The  green  ear,  and  the  golden  grain, 
All  Thine,  are  ours  by  prayer. 

4  Thine  too  by  right,  and  ours  by  grace, 

The  wondrous  growth  unseen, 
The  hopes  that  soothe,  the  fears  that  brace, 
The  love  that  shines  serene. 

5  So  grant  the  precious  things  brought  forth 

By  sun  and  moon  below, 
That  Thee,  in  Thy  new  heavens  and  earth, 
We  never  may  forego. 

^Jjanksgiinng  tDau. 
190  8.8.8.8.4.4.8. 

LORD  of  the  harvest,  Thee  we  hail ! 
Thine  ancient  promise  doth  not  fail  j 
The  varying  seasons  haste  their  round ; 
With  goodness  all  our  years  are  crowned ; 
Our  thanks  we  pay, 
This  holy  day ; 
Oh,  let  our  hearts  in  tune  be  found. 

2  When  spring  doth  wake  the  song  of  mirth, 
When  summer  warms  the  fruitful  earth, 
When  autumn  yields  its  ripened  grain, 

Or  winter  sweeps  the  naked  plain, 

We  still  do  sing 

To  Thee  our  King ; 
Through  all  their  changes  Thou  dost  reign. 

3  But  chiefly  when  Thy  liberal  hand 
Bestows  new  plenty  o'er  the  land, 
When  sounds  of  music  fill  the  air, 

As  homeward  all  their  treasures  bear ; 

We  too  will  raise 

Our  hymn  of  praise. 
For  we  Thy  common  bounties  share. 


THANKSGIVING   DAY. 


4  Lord  of  the  harvest,  all  is  Thine : 
The  rains  that  fall,  the  suns  that  shine, 
The  seed  once  hidden  in  the  ground, 
The  skill  that  makes  our  fruits  abound: 

New  every  year, 

Thy  gifts  appear  • 
New  praises  from  our  lips  shall  sound. 

191 


T 


8.7. 

0  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 
In  hymns  of  adoration, 
To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  shouts  of  exultation : 
Bright  robes  of  gold  the  fields  adorn, 

The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing, 
The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
That  even  they  are  singing. 

2  And  now  on  this  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  confessing, 
Upon  Thine  altar,  Lord,  we  lay 

The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing. 
By  JThee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 

With  gifts  of  grace  supernal, 
Thou  Who  dost  give  us  daily  bread, 

Give  us  the  Bread  eternal. 

3  We  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary: 
But  labor  ends  with  Sunset  ray, 

And  rest  is  for  the  weary. 
May  we,  the  angel-reaping  o'er, 

Stand  at  the  last  accepted, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

4  Oh,  blessed  is  that  land  of  God, 

Where  saints  abide  forever ; 
Where  goldenfields  spreadf  air  andbroad, 
Where  flows  the  crystal  river : 


162  THANKSGIVING   DAY. 

The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 
With  ours  to-day  are  blending; 

Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 
Which  never  hath  an  ending. 

192 


PRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ : 
All  to  Thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow. 

2  All  the  plenty  summer  pours ; 
Autumn's  rich  o'erflowing  stores ; 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain ; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain : 
Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

3  Peace,  prosperity,  and  health, 
Private  bliss,  and  public  wealth, 
Knowledge  with  its  gladdening  streams, 
Pure  religion's  holier  beams: 

Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

4  As  Thy  prospering  hand  hath  blest, 
May  we  give  Thee  of  our  best ; 
And  by  deeds  oi  kindly  love 

For  Thy  mercies  grateful  prove ; 
Singing  thus  through  all  our  days, 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise. 


193 


7s. 


COME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home : 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin ; 


THANKSGIVING   DAY.  163 

God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wauts  to  be  supplied; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest-home. 

2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown : 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Grant,  O  harvest  Lord,  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home ; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away ; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore'. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest-home ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 
There,  forever  purified, 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide : 

Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest-home. 


Also  the  following : 

461  The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise. 
466  Now  thank  we  all  our  God. 

472  0  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing. 

473  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 

477  0  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea. 


NATIONAL  DAYS. 


National   Datis. 

194  ios. 

G^  OD  of  our  fathers, Whose  almighty  hand 
f   Leads  forth  in  beauty  all  the  starry 
band 
Of  shining  worlds  in  splendor  through  the 

skies, 
Our  grateful  songs  before  Thy  throne  arise. 

2  Thy  love  divine  hath  led  us  in  the  past, 
In  this  free  land  by  Thee  our  lot  is  cast ; 
Be  Thou  our  ruler,  guardian,  guide  and 

stay, 
Thy  word  our  law,  Thy  paths  our  chosen 
way. 

3  From  war's  alarms,  from  deadly  pestilence, 
Be  Thy  strong  arm  our  ever  sure  defence  j 
Thy  true  religion  in  our  hearts  increase, 
Thy  bounteous    goodness    nourish   us  in 

peace. 

4  Refresh  Thy  people  on  their  toilsome  way, 
Lead  us  from  night  to  never-ending  day  ; 
Fill  all  our  lives  with  love  and  grace  divine, 
And  glory,  laud  and  praise  be  ever  Thine. 


G' 


195  5.4. 

^OD  of  our  fathers, 
Bless  this  our  land  ; 
Ocean  to  ocean 

Owneth  Thy  hand. 
Home  of  ail  nations 

From  far  and  near, 
Give,  to  unite  us, 

Thy  faith  and  fear. 
God  of  our  fathers 

Failing  us  never, 
God  of  our  lathers, 

Be  ours  forever. 


NATIONAL   DAYS.  165 

2  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 

Mighty  in  war, 
Boundless  and  numberless 

Thine  armies  are. 
Thy  right  hand  conquereth 

All  that  oppose ; 
Launch  forth  Thy  thunderbolts, 

Smite  down  our  foes ; 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 

Failing  us  never, 
Lord  God  of  Sabaoth, 

Fight  for  us  ever. 

3  Lord  God  our  Saviour, 

Thy  love  o'ernows, 
Making  our  wilderness 

Bloom  as  the  rose. 
Thou  with  true  liberty 

Makest  us  free, 
Knowing  no  master, 

No  king,  but  Thee  ; 
Lord  God  our  Saviour, 

Failing  us  never, 
Lord  God  our  Saviour, 

Reign  Thou  forever. 


4  Spirit  of  unity, 

Crown  of  all  kings, 
Find  us  a  resting  place 

Under  Thy  wings : 
By  Thine  own  presence 

Thy  will  be  done, 
Millions  of  free  men 

Banded  as  one. 
Lord  God  almighty, 

Failing  us  never, 
Thine  be  the  glory, 

Now  and  forever. 


166  NATIONAL   DAYS. 


196  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

OUR  fathers'  God!  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 
To  Thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light : 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 
■    Great  God,  our  King ! 

2  Bless  Thou  our  native  land ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand. 

Through  storm  and  night : 
"When  the  wild  tempests  rave. 
Ruler  of  wind  and  wave. 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 

By  Thy  great  might. 

3  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies : 

On  Him  we  wait : 
Thou  Who  art  ever  nigh. 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye. 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry. 

God  save  the  state ! 

197  L.M. 

OLORD  of  Hosts !  Almighty  King ! 
Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring : 
To  every  arm  Thy  strength  impart : 
Thy  Spirit  shed  through  every  heart. 

2  Wake  in  our  breast  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires : 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free : 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  Thee. 

3  Be  Thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe : 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud, 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 


NATIONAL  DAYS.  167 

4  God  of  all  nations !  Sovereign  Lord ! 

In  Thy  dread  Name  we  draw  the  sword, 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

5  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain, 
Guard  Thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign, 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea, 
Join  our  loud  anthem,  praise  to  Thee ! 

198  11.10.11.9. 

G1  OD  the  all-merciful!  earth  hath  forsaken 
f    Thy  ways  of  blessedness,  slighted  Thy 
word; 
Bid  not  Thy  wrath  in  its  terrors  awaken ; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 

2  God  the  all-righteous  One !  man  hath  defied 

Thee; 
Yet  to  eternity  standeth  Thy  word, 
Falsehood  and  wrong  shall  not  tarry  beside 

Thee; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  0  Lord. 

3  God  the  all-wise  !  by  the  fire  of  Thy  chas- 

tening, 

Earth  shall  to  freedom  and  truth  be  re- 
stored; 
Through  the  thick  darkness  Thy  kingdom 
is  hastening ; 

Thou  wilt  give  peace  in  Thy  time,  0  Lord. 

4  So  will  Thy  people,  with  thankful  devotion, 

Praise  Him  Who  saved  them  from  peril 

and  sword, 
Shouting  in  chorus  from  ocean  to  ocean, 
Peace  to  the  nations,  and  praise  to  the 

Lord. 


168  NATIONAL   DAYS. 

199  L.M. 

OGOD  of  love,  0  King  of  peace, 
Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to 
cease ; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again  ! 

2  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told ; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again ! 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  Thee,  0  Lord  t 
Where  rest  but  on  Thy  faithful  word  °? 
None  ever  called  on  Thee  in  vain, 

Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again ! 

4  Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above, 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love  ; 

Oh,  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain ! 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again  ! 

200  p.m. 

LORD  God,  we  worship  Thee ! 
In  loud  and  happy  chorus 
We  praise  Thy  love  and  power, 
Whose  goodness  reigneth  o'er  us. 
To  heaven  our  song  shall  soar, 

Forever  shall  it  be 
Resounding  o'er  and  o'er, 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee  ! 

2  Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee  ! 
For  Thou  our  land  def  endest ; 
Thou  pourest  down  Thy  grace, 
And  strife  and  war  Thou  endest. 
Since  golden  peace,  0  Lord, 

Thou  grantest  us  to  see, 
Our  land,  with  one  accord, 
Lord  God,  gives  thanks  to  Thee  ! 


THE  OLD   YEAR. 


3  Lord  God,  Yv  e  worship  Thee ! 
Thou  didst  indeed  chastise  us, 
Yet  still  Thy  anger  spares, 
And  still  Thy  mercy  tries  us : 
Once  more  our  Father's  hand 

Doth  bid  our  sorrows  flee, 
And  peace  rejoice  our  land : 
Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee! 

201  8.7. 

DREAD  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, 
From  Thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  Thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2  Lo,  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning ; 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  from  all. 

4  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface : 

Save  Thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  Thy  holy  place. 

£l)e  0Mb  gear. 

202  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

\ CROSS  the  sky  the  shades  of  night 
-A-   This  winter's  eve  are  fleeting : 
We  deck  Thine  altar,  Lord,  with  light, 

In  solemn  worship  meeting : 
And  as  the  year's  last  hours  go  by, 
We  lift  to  Thee  our  earnest  cry, 

Once  more  thy  love  entreatin  er. 


THE   OLD   YEAR. 


2  Before  the  cross,  subdued  we  bow, 

To  Thee  our  prayers  addressing; 
Recounting  all  Thy  mercies  now, 

And  all  our  sins  confessing ; 
Beseeching  Thee,  this  coining  year, 
To  hold  us  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 

And  crown  us  with  Thy  blessing. 

3  And,  while  we  kneel,  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  dear  ones  gone  before  us, 
Safe  housed  with  Thee  in  Paradise, 

Whose  peace  descendeth  o'er  as : 
And  beg  of  Thee,  when  life  is  past, 
To  re-unite  us  all,  at  last, 

And  to  our  lost  restore  us. 

4  We  gather  up,  in  this  brief  hour, 

The  memory  of  Thy  mercies: 
Thy  wondrous  goodness,  love,  and  power, 

Our  grateful  song  rehearses : 
For  Thou  hast  been  our  strength  and  stay, 
In  many  a  dark  and  dreary  day 

Of  sorrow  and  reverses. 

5  In  many  an  hour,  when  fear  and  dread. 

Like  evil  spells  have  bound  us. 
And  clouds  were  gathering  overhead, 

Thy  providence  hath  found  us  : 
In  many  a  night  when  waves  ran  high, 
Thy  gracious  presence  drawing  nigh 

Hath  made  all  calm  around  us. 

6  Then,  0  great  God,  in  years  to  come. 

Whatever  fate  betide  us. 
Right  onward  through  our  journey  home 

Be  Thou  at  hand  to  guide  as  : 
Nor  leave  us  till,  at  close  of  life, 
Safe  from  all  perils,  toil,  and  strife, 

HeaveTi  shall  unfold  and  hide  us. 


THE  OLD  YEAR.  171 


203 


D.  S.  M. 

A  FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 
A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest  • 
Asleep  within  the  tomb ; 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  great  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  suns  shall  set 
O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 

And  we  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  blest  day  j 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 
On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 

And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  calm  day ; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

A  few  more  struggles  here, 
A  few  more  partings  o'er, 

A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more : 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  bright  day ; 

Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

'Tis  but  a  little  while 
And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign : 


172  THE  NEW  VEAE. 

Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 
My  soul  for  that  glad  day ; 
Oh,  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

Also  the  following  : 

417  0  God  of  Bethel,  by  Whose  hand. 

418  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past. 
420  Jesu,  still  lead  on. 

422  Lead  us,  0  Father,  in  the  paths  of  peace. 
621  Days  and  moments  quickly  flying. 
623  I'm  but  a  stranger  here. 


&l)e  2Ccrc  gear. 

204  7s. 

FOR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Faithful  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness ; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  0  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  bed. 

4  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own, 
Help,  oh,  help  us  to  endure  ; 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 


THE  NEW  YEAR.  173 


205  7.6. 

FROM  glory  unto  glory !  Be  this  our  joy- 
ous song ; 
As  on  the  King's  own  highway,  we  bravely 

march  along. 
From  glory  unto  glory !  0  word  of  stirring 

cheer, 
As  dawns  the  solemn  brightness  of  another 
glad  New  Year. 

2  From  glory  unto  glory !   What  great  things 

He  hath  done, 

What  winders  He  hath  shown  us,  what  tri- 
umphs He  hath  won ! 

From  glory  unto  glory!  What  mighty 
blessings  crown 

The  lives  for  which  our  Lord  hath  laid  His 
own  so  freely  down ! 

3  The  fullness  of  His  blessing  encompasseth 

our  way ; 
The  fullness  of  His  promises  crowns  every 

brightening  day ; 
The  fullness  of  His  glory  is  beaming  from 

above, 
While  more  and  more  we  learn  to  know  the 

fullness  of  His  love. 

4  And  closer  yet  and  closer  the  golden  bonds 

shall  be, 

Uniting  all  who  love  our  Lord  in  pure  sin- 
cerity; 

And  wider  yet  and  wider  shall  the  circling 
glory  glow, 

As  more  and  more  are  taught  of  God  that 
mighty  love  to  know. 

5  Oh,  let  our  adoration  for  all  that  He  hath 

done, 
Peal  out  beyond  the  stars  of  God,  while 
voice  and  life  are  one ; 


THE  CHURCH— HOLY  BAPTISM. 


And  let  our  consecration  be  real,  deep,  and 
true : 

Oh,  even  now  our  hearts  shall  bow,  and  joy- 
ful vows  renew. 

6  Now  onward,  ever  onward,  from  strength 
to  strength  we  go, 

While  grace  for  grace  abundantly  shall 
from  His  fullness  flow, 

To  glory's  full  fruition,  frorn  glory's  fore- 
taste here, 

Until  His  very  presence  crown  our  happiest 
New  Year. 

Also  the  following: 

510  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier. 
541  Now  a  new  year  opens. 
626  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 
628  Though  faint  yet  pursuing. 
666  Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee. 


III.  THE  CHURCH, 
^oip  Baptism. 

206  10.6.10.6.8.8.4. 

FATHER  of  heaven,  Who  hast  created  all 
In  wisest  love,  we  pray. 
Look  on  this  child,  who  at  thy  gracious  call 
Is  entering  on  life's  way ! 
Oh,  make  it  Thine.  Thy  blessing  give, 
That  to  Thy  glory  it  may  live, 
Father  of  heaven ! 


THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  BAPTISM.  175 

2  0  Son  of  God,  atoning  Lord,  behold 

We  bring  this  child  to  Thee ; 
Take  it,  0  loving  Shepherd,  to  Thy  fold, 
Forever  Thine  to  be : 
Defend  it  through  this  earthly  strife, 
And  lead  it  in  the  path  of  life, 
0  Son  of  God! 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  Who  broodest  o'er  the  wave,, 

Descend  upon  this  child ; 
Give  it  undying  life,  its  spirit  lave 
With  waters  undefiled ; 
And  make  it  evermore  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost! 

4  0  Triune  God,  what  Thou  hast  willed  is 

done; 
We  speak :  but  Thine  the  might ; 
This  child  hath  scarce  yet  seen  our  earthly 
sun, 
Yet  pour  on  it  Thy  light 
Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  joyful  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above, 
0  Triune  God. 

207  8.7. 

SAVIOUR,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding, 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care,      , 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share  j 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm ; 
There  we  know,  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  Thy  pasture  roving 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 


176  THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  BAPTISM. 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place  ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 


o 


208 

FATHER,  bless  the  children 
Brought  hither  to  Thy  gate 
Lift  up  their  fallen  nature, 
Restore  their  lost  estate  ; 
Renew  Thy  image  in  them, 

And  own  them,  by  this  sign, 
Thy  very  sons  and  daughters, 
New  born  of  birth  divine. 

2  0  Jesu,  Lord,  receive  them j 
Thy  loving  arms  of  old 

Were  opened  wide  to  welcome 

The  children  to  Thy  fold ; 
Let  these,  baptized,  and  dying, 

Then  rising  from  the  dead, 
Henceforth  be  living  members 

Of  Thee,  their  living  Head. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit,  keep  them; 
Dwell  with  them  to  the  last, 

Till  all  the  fight  is  ended, 
And  all  the  storms  are  past. 

Renew  the  gift  baptismal, 
From  strength  to  strength,  till  each, 

The  troublous  waves  o'ercoming, 
The  land  of  life  shall  reach. 

4  0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
0  Wisdom,  Love,  and  Power, 

We  wait  the  promised  blessing 

In  this  accepted  hour ! 
We  name  upon  the  children 

The  Threefold  Name  divine ; 
Receive  them,  cleanse  them,  own  them, 

And  keep  them  ever  Thine. 


THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  BAPTISM.  177 

209  C.  M. 

IN  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear 
Christ  crucified  to  own, 
We  print  the  cross  upon  thee  here, 
And  stamp  thee  His  alone. 

2  In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  blush 

To  glory  in  His  Name, 
We  blazon  here  upon  thy  front 
His  glory  and  His  shame. 

3  In  token  that  thou  too  shalt  tread 

The  path  He  travelled  by, 
Endure  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 
And  sit  thee  down  on  high ; 

4  Thus  outwardly  and  visibly 

We  seal  thee  for  His  own  : 
And  may  the  brow  that  wears  His  cross 
Hereafter  share  His  crown. 


ADULTS. 


210 


S.  M. 


STAND,  soldier  of  the  cross, 
Thy  high  allegiance  claim, 
And  vow  to  hold  the  world  but  loss 
For  thy  Redeemer's  Name. 

2  Arise,  and  be  baptized, 

And  wash  thy  sins  away; 
Thy  league  with  God  be  solemnized, 
Thy  faith  avouched  to-day. 

3  Thine  is  our  country  now, 

Our  Lord  and  Master  thine, 
Receive  imprinted  on  thy  brow 
His  Passion's  awful  sign. 

4 No  more  thine  own,  but  Christ's; 
With  all  the  saints  of  old, 


178  THE  CHURCH  — CONFIRMATION. 

Apostles,  seers,  evangelists, 
And  martyr  throngs  enrolled. 

5  Oh,  bright  the  conqueror's  crown, 
The  song  of  triumph  sweet, 
When  faith  casts  every  trophy  down 
At  our  great  Captain's  feet. 

Also  the  following  : 

278  0  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness. 

509  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise. 

510  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier. 


(Honfcrmation. 

211  D.L.M. 

OGOD,  in  Whose  all-searching  eye 
Thy  servants  stand,  to  ratify 
The  vow  baptismal,  by  them  made 
When  first  Thy  hand  was  on  them  laid; 
Bless  them,  0  Holy  Father,  bless, 
Who  Thee  with  heart  and  voice  confess ; 
May  they,  acknowledged  as  Thine  own, 
Stand  evermore  before  Thy  throne. 

2  0  Christ,  Who  didst  at  Pentecost 

Send  down  from  heaven  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

And  at  Samaria  baptize 

Those  whom  Thou  didst  evangelize ; 

And  then  on  Thy  baptized  confer 

The  best  of  gifts,  the  Comforter, 

By  apostolic  hands,  and  prayer; 

Be  with  us  now,  as  Thou  wert  there. 

3  Arm  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord, 
With  shield  of  faith,  and  Spirit's  sword; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go, 

And  boldly  fight  against  the  foe, 


THE  CHURCH  — CONFIRMATION.  179 

With  banner  of  the  cross  unfurled, 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world  j 
And  so  at  last  receive  from  Thee 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory. 

4  Come,  ever  blessed  Spirit,  come, 
And  make  Thy  servants'  hearts  Thy  home ; 
Thus  consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
May  each  a  living  temple  be. 
Enrich  that  temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine ; 
With  wisdom,  light,  and  knowledge,  bless, 
Strength,  counsel,  fear,  and  godliness. 


212  s.m. 

THE  cross  is  on  our  brow, 
Redemption's  awful  sign : 
Come  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit,  now, 
To  seal  the  work  divine. 

2  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart, 

0  Comforter  most  sweet : 
Inflame  with  zeal  each  lukewarm  heart, 
And  guide  the  trembling  feet. 

3  With  Pentecostal  force 

Thy  presence  let  us  feel : 
With  strength,  Who  art  Thyself  its  source. 
Inspire  us  as  we  kneel. 

4  Confirm  in  us  to-day 

The  work  that  Thou  hast  wrought  : 
Illume  the  souls  with  love's  pure  ray, 
Which  Jesus'  blood  hath  bought. 

5  No  earth-forged  arms  we  bear : 

Strength,  weapons,  all  are  Thine  : 
Accept  each  vow  and  hear  each  prayer, 
Blest  Trinity  divine. 


180  THE   CHURCH  — CONFIRMATION. 

213  7s. 

HOLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  love, 
Thou  Who  earnest  from  above, 
Gifts  of  blessing  to  bestow 
On  Thy  waiting  Church  below  ; 
Once  again  in  love  draw  near 
To  Thy  children  gathered  here. 

2  From  their  bright  baptismal  day, 
Through  their  childhood's  onward  way, 
Thou  hast  been  their  constant  guide, 
Watching  ever  by  their  side  ; 

May  they  now  till  life  shall  end, 
Choose  and  know  Thee  as  their  friend. 

3  Give  them  light  Thy  truth  to  see, 
Give  them  life  to  live  for  Thee, 
Daily  power  to  conquer  sin, 
Patient  faith  the  crown  to  win  ■ 
Shield  them  from  temptation's  breath, 
Keep  them  faithful  unto  death. 

4  When  the  holy  vow  is  made, 
When  the  hands  are  on  them  laid, 
Come,  in  this  most  solemn  hour, 
With  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  of  power, 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Spirit,  come, 
Make  each  heart  Thy  happy  home. 

214  L.M. 

DRAW,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  sevenfold  veil 
Between  us  and  the  fires  of  youth ; 
Breathe,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  freshening  gale 
Our  fevered  brow  in  age  to  soothe. 

2  Forever  on  our  souls  be  traced 

This  blessing  from  the  Saviour's  hand, 
A  sheltering  rock  in  memory's  waste, 
O'ershadowing  all  the  weary  land. 


H" 


THE  CHURCH  — CONFIRMATION.  181 

8.7. 
OLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory, 
Look  on  us  Thy  flock  to-day, 
Meekly  kneeling  at  Thy  footstool 

For  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  we  pray ; 
Guide  us  all  our  earthly  journey 
In  the  true  and  narrow  way. 

2  Foes  on  every  hand  are  round  us, 

And  our  hearts  are  weak  and  frail ; 
Gird  us  with  Thy  heavenly  armor ; 

Never  let  us  yield  or  quail : 
Give  us  victory  in  the  struggle, 

When  the  hosts  of  sin  assail. 

3  Blessed  Jesus,  draw  Thou  near  us, 

As  before  Thy  cross  we  bow ; 
Help  us  to  be  true  and  faithful, 

Seal  our  sacramental  vow ; 
We  Thy  soldiers  are,  and  servants ; 

Hear  our  solemn  promise  now. 

4  Lead  us  by  Thy  guiding  presence 

Through  the  waste,  with  danger  rife ; 
Feed  us  with  the  heavenly  manna, 

That  we  faint  not  in  the  strife ; 
Slake  our  weary  spirits'  thirsting, 

From  the  living  well  of  life. 

5  Looking  ever  unto  Jesus, 

Leaning  on  His  staff  and  rod ; 
May  we  follow  in  His  footsteps, 

Tread  the  path  that  He  has  trod, 
Till  we  dwell  with  Him  forever 

In  the  Paradise  of  God. 

216  7s. 

THINE  forever !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 


THE  CHURCH  — CONFIRMATION. 


2  Thine  forever!  Oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  us  to  the  end ! 

3  Thine  forever !  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife : 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

4  Thine  forever !  Shepherd,  keep 
These  Thy  weak  and  trembling  sheep, 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  them  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

5  Thine  forever !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied  j 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

217  cm. 

"T^TITNESS,  ye  men  and  angels  j  now 
*  ▼    Before  the  Lord  we  speak ; 
To  Him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break: 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  His  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  -ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  His  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  needs  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  COMMUNION.  183 

218  L.M. 

0  HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  Thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  Here  rest,  my  oft-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  thy  God,  thy  Saviour,  rest ; 

Who  with  the  world  would  grieve  to  part 

When  called  on  angels'  food  to  feast  ? 

3  High  Heaven  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

$oifl  dTommnnion. 

219  10s. 

HERE,  0  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to 
face; 
Here   would   I   touch  and  handle   things 

unseen ; 
Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  eternal  grace, 
And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 

2  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God ; 

Here  drink  with  Thee  the  royal  wine  of 
heaven ; 
Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load, 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 

3  I  have  no  help  but  Thine  ;  nor  do  I  need 

Another  arm  save  Thine  to  lean  upon ; 
It  is  enough,  my  Lord,  enough  indeed ; 
My  strength  is  in  Thy  might,  Thy  might 
alone. 

4  Mine  is  the  sin, but  Thine  the  righteousness : 

Mine  is  the  guilt,  but  Thine  the  cleansing 
blood : 


184  THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  COMMUNION. 

Here  is  my  robe,  my  refuge,  and  my  peace ; 
Thy  blood,  Thy  righteousness,  0  Lord,  my 
God! 

220  ios. 

DRAW  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of  the 
Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  Blood  for  you  out- 
poured. 

2  Saved  by  that  Body  and  that  holy  Blood, 
With  souls  refreshed,  we  render  thanks  to 

God. 

3  Salvation's  giver,  Christ,  the  only  Son, 
By  His  dear  cross  and  blood  the  victory 

won. 

4  Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least, 
Himself  the  Victim,  and  Himself  the  Priest. 

5  Victims  were  offered  by  the  law  of  old, 
That  in  a  type  celestial  mysteries  told. 

6  He,  Ransomer  from  death,  and  Light  from 

shade, 
Now  gives  His  holy  grace,  His  saints  to  aid. 

7  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sin- 

cere, 
And  take  the  safeguard  of  salvation  here. 

8  He,  that  His  saints  in  this  world  rules  and 

shields, 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields ; 

9  With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that  hun- 

ger whole, 
Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 

10  Alpha  and  Omega,  to  Whom  shall  bow 
All  nations  at  the  doom,  is  with  us  now. 


THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  COMMUNION. 


221 


C.  M.    ' 


OGOD,  unseen  yet  ever  near, 
Thy  presence  may  we  feel ; 
And  thus  inspired  with  holy  fear, 
Before  Thine  altar  kneel. 

2  Here  may  Thy  faithful  people  know 

The  blessings  of  Thy  love, 
The  streams  that  through  the  desert  flow, 
The  manna  from  above. 

3  We  come,  obedient  to  Thy  word, 

To  feast  on  heavenly  food ; 
Our  meat  the  Body  of  the  Lord, 
Our  drink  His  precious  Blood. 

4  Thus  may  we  all  Thy  word  obey, 

For  we,  0  God,  are  Thine; 
And  go  rejoicing  on  our  way, 
Renewed  with  strength  divine. 

222  7s. 

JESU,  to  Thy  table  led, 
Now  let  every  heart  be  fed 
With  the  true  and  living  bread. 

2  While  in  penitence  we  kneel, 
Thy  blest  presence  let  us  feel, 
All  Thy  wondrous  love  reveal. 

3  While  on  Thy  dear  cross  we  gaze, 
Mourning  o'er  our*  sinful  ways, 
Turn  our  sadness  into  praise. 

4  When  we  taste  the  mystic  wine, 
Of  Thine  outpoured  blood  the  sign, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  love  divine. 

5  Draw  us  to  Thy  wounded  side, 
Whence  there  flowed  the  healing  tide ; 
There  our  sins  and  sorrows  hide. 


186  THE  CHURCH  —  HOLY  COMMUNION. 


6  From  the  bonds  of  sin  release  $ 
Cold  and  wavering  faith  increase ; 
Lamb  of  God,  grant  us  Thy  peace. 

7  Lead  us  by  Thy  pierced  hand, 
Till  around  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
In  the  bright  and  better  land. 

223  7.7.6.7.7.6. 

O  BREAD  of  Life  from  heaven, 
To  saints  and  angels  given ; 
0  manna  frorn  above  ! 
The  souls  that  hunger,  feed  Thou, 
The  hearts  that  seek  Thee,  lead  Thou, 
With  Thy  sweet,  tender  love. 

2  0  fount  of  grace  redeeming, 
0  river  ever  streaming 

From  Jesus'  holy  side  ! 
Come  Thou,  Thyself  bestowing 
On  thirsting  souls,  and  flowing 

Till  all  are  satisfied. 

3  Jesu,  this  feast  receiving, 
Thy  word  of  truth  believing, 

We  Thee  unseen  adore ; 
Grant,  when  the  veil  is  rended, 
That  we,  to  heaven  ascended, 

May  see  Thee  evermore. 


224 


7s. 


BREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed, 
For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  may  our  souls  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  bread ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  Who  died. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 


THE  CHURCH— HOLY  COMMUNION.  187 

Lord,  Thy  wounds  our  healing  give, 
To  Thy  cross  we  look  and  live : 
Jesu,  may  we  ever  be 
Grafted,  rooted,  built  in  Thee. 

225  p.m. 

BREAD  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 
By  Whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken, 
And  in  Whose  death  our  sins  are  dead ; 

2  Look  on  the  heart  by  sorrow  broken, 
Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed ; 
And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 
That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

226  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  Who  didst  come  to  give 
Living  bread,  that  all  might  live ; 
Grant  me  grace  on  Thee  to  feed, 
For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed. 

2  Hungry,  thirsty,  faint,  I  pray, 
Help  me  on  the  heavenward  way ; 
Vine  of  strength,  supply  my  need, 
For  Thy  blood  is  drink  indeed. 

227  l.m. 

O  SAVING  Victim,  opening  wide 
The  gate  of  heaven  to  man  below, 
Our  foes  press  on  from  every  side, 
Thine  aid  supply,  Thy  strength  bestow. 

2  All  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee  ascend 
For  evermore,  blest  One  in  Three; 
Oh,  grant  us  life  that  shall  not  end, 
In  our  true  native  land  with  Thee. 


188  THE  CHURCH  — HOLY  COMMUNION. 

228  ios. 

A  ND  now,  0  Father,  mindful  of  the  love 
-£*-   That  bought  us,  once  for  all,  on  Cal- 
vary's tree, 
And  having  with  us  Him  that  pleads  above, 
We  here  present,  we  here  spread  forth  to 
Thee, 
That  only  offering  perfect  in  Thine  eyes, 
The  one  true,  pure,  immortal  sacrifice. 

2  Look,  Father,  look  on  His  anointed  face, 

And  only  look  on  us  as  found  in  Him ; 
Look  not  obi  our  misusings  of  Thy  grace, 

Our  prayer  so  languid,  and  our  faith  so 
dim ; 
For  lo !  between  our  sins  and  their  reward, 
We  set  the  Passion  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 

3  And  then  for  those,  our  dearest  and  our 

best, 
By  this  prevailing  presence  we  appeal ; 
Oh,  fold  them  closer  to  Thy  mercy's  breast ! 
Oh,  do  Thine  utmost  for  their  souls'  true 
weal! 
From  tainting  mischief  keep  them  white 

and  clear, 
And  crown  Thy  gifts  with  strength  to  per- 
severe. 

4  And  so  we  come ;  Oh  draw  us  to  Thy  feet, 

Most  patient  Saviour,  Who  canst  love  us 
still! 
And  by  this  Food,  so  awful  and  so  sweet, 

Deliver  us  from  every  touch  of  ill : 
In  Thine  own  service  make  us  glad  and  free, 
And  grant  us  never  more  to  part  with  Thee. 

229  8s. 


0 


THOU,  before  the  world  began 
Ordained  a  sacrifice  for  man, 


THE   CHURCH- HOLY   COMMUNION.  19& 

And  by  the  eternal  Spirit  made 
An  offering  in  the  sinner's  stead ; 
Our  everlasting*  Priest  art  Thou, 
Pleading  Thy  death  for  sinners  now. 

2  Thy  offering  still  continues  new 
Before  the  righteous  Father's  view; 
Thyself  the  Lamb  forever  slain, 

Thy  priesthood  doth  unchanged  remain ; 
Thy  years,  0  God,  can  never  fail, 
Nor  Thy  blest  work  within  the  veil. 

3  Oh,  that  our  faith  may  never  move, 
But  stand  unshaken  as  Thy  love ! 
Sure  evidence  of  things  unseen, 
Now  let  it  pass  the  years  between, 
And  view  Thee  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
My  Lord,  my  God,  Who  dies  for  me. 

230  ios. 

THOU,  Who  at  Thy  first  Eucharist  didst 
pray, 
That  all  Thy  Church  might  be  forever  one, 
Grant  us  at  every  Eucharist  to  say 
With  longing  heart  and  soul, "  Thy  will  be 
done." 
Oh,  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be, 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 

2  For  all  Thy  Church,  0  Lord,  we  intercede ; 

Make  Thou  our  sad  divisions  soon  to  cease ; 
Draw  us  the  nearer  each  to  each,  we  plead, 

By  drawing  all  to  Thee,  0  Prince  of  Peace ; 
Thus  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be, 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 

3  We  prav  Thee,  too,  for  wanderers  from  Thy 

fold; 
Oh,  bring  them  back,  good  Shepherd  of 
the  sheep, 


190  THE   CHURCH  — HOLY   COMMUNION. 

Back  to  the  faith  which  saints  believed  of 

old, 
Back  to  the  Church  which  still  that  faith 

doth  keep ; 
Soon  may  we  all  one  Bread,  one  Body  be, » 
Through  this  blest  Sacrament  of  Unity. 

4  So,  Lord,  at  length  when  Sacraments  shall 
cease, 
May  we  be  one  with  all  Thy  Church  above, 
One  with  Thy  saints  in  one  unbroken  peace, 
One  with  Thy  saints  in  one  unbounded 
love ; 
More  blessed  still,  in  peace  and  love  to  be 
One  with  the  Trinity  in  Unity. 

231  L.M. 

MY  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread, 
And  does  Thv  cup  with  love  o'erflow, 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led. 
And  let  them  Thy  sweet  mercies  know. 

2  Hail !  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood : 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food. 

3  Oh,  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests : 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

4  Drawn  by  Thy  quickening  grace,  0  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come  ; 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb. 

5  Nor  let  Thy  spreading  Gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be- blest, 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 


THE   CHURCH -HOLY  COMMUNION.  191 


0 


232  p.  m. 

HOLY  Jesu,  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Thy  peace  be  with  us  gathering 
round  Thy  board, 
Here,  where  the  presence  of  an  unseen  Lord 
Waits  to  be  gracious,  charged  with  full  re- 
lease 
To  every  heavy-laden  soul 

Which  here  remembers  Thee. 

2  Once  more,  as  in  that  upper  room, 
Thou  Who  didst  love  Thine  own  unto  the 

end, 
Thou  Whose  dear  voice  to  every  sorrowing 

friend 
Spoke  the  great  promise  through  the  deep- 
ening gloom, 
Thou  bidd'st  us,  Master  of  the  feast, 
To-day  remember  Thee ! 

3  And  e'en  as  in  our  hands  we  take 
This  broken  bread,  this  precious  cup  of  love, 
Thy  4ying  testament,  which  from  above 
Thou  deignest  ever  new  and  fresh  to  make, 

A  fount  of  grace  and  life  to  all  j 
We  do  remember  Thee ! 

4  Ours  is  the  bond  of  love  divine, 
Which  knits  us  each  to  all  and  all  to  each ; 
That  love  whose  ever-lengthening  cords  can 

reach 
From  the  white  choir  around  Thy  heavenly 
shrine 
To  those  who  come  in  faith  to-day 
Here  to  remember  Thee. 

5  Thy  banquet  over,  as  we  go, 
Strong  in  the  strength  of  this  celestial  meat, 
To  tread  the  path  of  life  with  firmer  feet, 
To  work  the  works  which  Thou  hast  bid  us 

do, 


192  THE   CHURCH  — HOLY   COMMUNION. 

Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  that  still 
We  may  remember  Thee  ! 

233  c.  m. 

ACCORDING  to  Thy  gracious  word, 
J-\-    In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 

I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 
My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be  ; 
The  cup,  Thy  precious  blood,  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

3  Gethsemane,  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Then,  Lord,  remember  me. 

234  c.m. 

I  AM  not  worthy,  holy  Lord, 
That  Thou  shouldst  come  to  me  ; 
Speak  but  the  word :  one  gracious  word 
Can  set  the  sinner  free. 

2  I  am  not  worthy ;  cold  and  bare 
The  lodging  of  my  soul ; 
How  canst  Thou  deign  to  enter  there  ? 
Lord,  speak,  and  make  me  whole. 


THE   CHURCH  — HOLY   COMMUNION.  193 

3  I  am  not  worthy  ;  yet,  my  God, 

How  can  I  say  Thee  nay ; 
Thee,  Who  didst  give  Thy  flesh  and  blood 
My  ransom-price  to  pay  ? 

4  Oh,  come  !  in  this  sweet  morning  hour 

Feed  me  with  food  divine  ; 
And  fill  with  all  Thy  love  and  power 
This  worthless  heart  of  mine. 

235  C-M- 

C HEPHERD  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless 
£}  Thy  chosen  pilgrim  flock, 
With  manna  in  the  wilderness, 
With  water  from  the  rock. 

2  Hungry  and  thirsty,  faint  and  weak, 

As  Thou  when  here  below, 
Our  soids  the  joys  celestial  seek 
Which  from  Thy  sorrows  flow. 

3  We  would  not  live  by  bread  alone, 

But  by  that  word  of  grace, 
In  strength  of  which  we  travel  on 
To  our  abiding-place. 

4  Be  known  to  us  in  breaking  bread, 

But  do  not  then  depart ; 
Saviour,  abide  with  us,  and  spread 
Thy  table  in  our  heart. 

5  Lord,  sup  with  us  in  love  divine ; 

Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 
That  living  bread,  that  heavenly  wine, 
Be  our  immortal  food. 

236  8.8.8.4. 

BY  Christ  redeemed,  in  Christ  restored, 
We  keep  the  memory  adored, 
And  show  the  death  of  our  dear  Lord, 
Until  He  come. 


H  THE   CHURCH  — HOLY   MATRIMONY. 

2  His  body  broken  in  our  stead 
Is  here,  in  this  memorial  bread ; 
And  so  our  feeble  love  is  fed, 

Until  He  come. 

3  His  fearful  drops  of  agony, 

His  life-blood  shed  for  us  we  see : 
The  wine  shall  tell  the  mystery, 
Until  He  come. 

4  And  thus  that  dark  betrayal  night, 
With  the  last  Advent  we  unite  — 
The  shame,  the  glory,  by  this  rite, 

Until  He  come. 

5  Until  the  trump  of  God  be  heard, 
Until  the  ancient  graves  be  stirred, 
And  with  the  great  commanding  word, 

The  Lord  shall  come. 

6  0  blessed  hope !  with  this  elate, 
Let  not  our  hearts  be  desolate, 

But  strong  in  faith,  in  patience  wait, 
Until  He  come ! 


237 


Ijoig  Jilatrimont). 

D.  C.  M. 


LORD,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 
Didst  as  a  guest  appear, 
Thou  dearer  far  than  earthly  guest 

Vouchsafe  Thy  presence  here ; 
For  holy  Thou  indeed  dost  prove 

The  marriage  vow  to  be, 
Proclaiming  it  a  type  of  love 
Between  the  Church,  and  Thee. 


The  golden  thread  in  life, 
The  bond  that  none  may  dare  to  break, 
That  bindeth  man  and  wife  j 


THE   CHURCH— HOLY   MATRIMONY.  195 

Which,  blest  by  Thee,  whate'er  betides, 

No  evil  shall  destroy, 
Through  care-worn  days  each  care  divides, 

And  doubles  every  joy. 

3  On  those  who  at  Thine  altar  kneel, 

0  Lord,  Thy  blessing  pour, 
That  each  may  wake  the  other's  zeal 

To  love  Thee  more  and  more : 
Oh,  grant  them  here  in  peace  to  live, 

In  purity  and  love, 
And,  this  world  leaving,  to  receive 

A  crown  of  life  above ! 

238  11.10. 

0  PERFECT  Love,  all  human  thought 
transcending, 
Lowly  we  kneel  in  prayer  before  Thy 
throne, 
That  theirs  may  be  the  love  that  knows  no 
ending, 
Whom  Thou  for  evermore  dost  join  in  one. 

2  0  perfect  Life,  be  Thou  their  full  assurance 

Of  tender  charity  and  steadfast  faith, 
Of  patient  hope,  and  quiet,  brave  endur- 
ance; 
With  childlike  trust  that  fears  nor  pain 
nor  death. 

3  Grant  them  the  joy  which  brightens  earthly 

soitow  ; 
Grant  them  the  peace  which  calms  all 

earthly  strife, 
And  to  life's  day  the  glorious  unknown 

morrow 
That  dawns  upon  eternal  love  and  life. 

239  8s. 

TO  Thee,  0  Father  throned  on  high, 
Our  marriage  hymn  we  duly  sing ; 


196  THE   CHURCH  — HOLY   MATRIMONY. 

Knit  Thou  the  sacred  bond  we  tie, 
And  do  Thou  bless  the  wedding  ring. 

Thy  love,  at  first,  in  Paradise, 
It  was  that  made  one  flesh  of  twain ; 

Work  Thou,  while  here  our  prayers  arise, 
That  sacred  mystery  again. 

2  To  Thee,  0  Jesus,  throned  beside 

Thy  Father's  right  hand,  here  we  cry ; 
True  Bridegroom  of  Thy  spotless  Bride, 

With  all  Thy  human  love,  draw  nigh. 
Our  human  nature,  Thy  divine 

Has  wedded,  and  in  Thee,  dear  Lord, 
As  Cana's  water  turned  to  wine, 

Its  lost  godlikeness  is  restored. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost  the  Paraclete, 

Thee  too  we  worship,  God  and  Lord, 
And  honor  Thee,  with  praises  meet, 

One  with  the  Father  and  the  Word. 
Lord  and  Life-giver,  hear  our  prayer, 

Come,  sanctify,  and  bless,  and  guide, 
Strengthen,  and  shelter  'neath  Thy  care, 

The  life  of  bridegroom  and  of  bride. 

4  0  God  Triune,  Whom  heaven's  host 

Adores,  with  sweet  and  ceaseless  song ; 
O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  Whom  all  worship  doth  belong; 
Hear,  in  these  echoes  faint  and  dim 

Of  chant  and  prayer  and  holy  psalm, 
Their  songs,  the  heavenly  feast  who  hymn, 

The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

240  7.6. 

THE  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 
That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing, 
It  hath  not  passed  away. 


THE  CHURCH  — BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.        ] 

2  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid, 
r'he  holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3  Be  present,  awful  Father, 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  thou  gav'st  to  Adam 
Out  of  his  own  pierced  side  : 

4  Be  present,  Son  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands  ! 

5  Be  present,  holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou,  for  Christ  the  Bridegroom, 
The  heavenly  Spouse  dost  seal ! 

6  Oh,  spread  Thy  pure  wing  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  altar 
Their  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

7  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 
With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 


Btiriai  of  i\)t  Deab. 

241  7s. 

BLESSING,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise, 
Pay  we,  gracious  God,  to  Thee : 
Thou  in  Thine  abundant  grace 

Givest  us  the  victory. 
True  and  faithful  to  Thy  word, 
Thou  hast  glorified  Thy  Son : 
Jesus  Christ,  our  dying  Lord, 
Has  for  us  the  victory  won. 


198        THE  CHURCH -BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

2  Happy  are  the  faithful  dead, 

Blessed  who  in  Jesus  die  ; 
They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed, 

In  God's  keeping  safely  he. 
These  the  Spirit  hath  declared 

Blest,  unutterably  blest, 
Jesus  is  their  great  reward, 

Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 

3  Absent  from  our  loving  Lord 

We  shall  not  continue  long  j 
Join  we  then  with  one  accord 

In  the  new,  the  joyful  song ; 
Blessing,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise, 

Triune  God,  we  pay  to  Thee, 
Who  in  Thine  abundant  grace 

Givest  us  the  victory  ! 

242  7.7.7.7.8.8. 

NOW  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er ; 
Now  the  battle  day  is  past ; 
Now  upon  the  farther  shore 
Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

2  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried ; 

There  its  hidden  things  are  clear ; 
There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 

By  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

3  There  the  penitents,  that  turn 

To  the  cross  their  dying  eyes, 
All  the  love  of  Jesus  learn 

At  His  feet  in  Paradise. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 


THE  CHURCH  — BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.        199 

4  There  no  more  the  powers  of  hell 

Can  prevail  to  mar  their  peace  j 
Christ  the  Lord  shall  guard  them  well, 

He  Who  died  for  their  release. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

5  "  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust," 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say, 
Left  behind,  we  wait  in  trust 

For  the  resurrection-day. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

243  8-7-8-3- 

ON  the  resurrection  morning 
Soul  and  body  meet  again  j 
No  more  sorrow,  no  more  weeping, 
No  more  pain. 

2  Here  awhile  they  must  be  parted, 

And  the  flesh  its  sabbath  keep, 
Waiting  in  a  holy  stillness, 
Wrapt  in  sleep. 

3  For  a  space  the  tired  body 

Lies  with  feet  toward  the  dawn ; 
Till  there  breaks  the  last  and  brightest 
Easter  morn. 

4  But  the  soul  in  contemplation 

Utters  earnest  prayer  and  strong ; 
Breaking  at  the  resurrection 
Into  song. 

5  Soul  and  body  reunited, 

Thenceforth  nothing  shall  divide, 
Waking  up  in  Christ's  own  likeness, 
Satisfied. 

6  Oh,  the  beauty,  oh,  the  gladness 

Of  that  resurrection-day ! 


200        THE  CHURCH  —  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

Which  shall  not,  through  endless  ages, 
Pass  away! 

7  On  that  happy  Easter  morning 

All  the  graves  their  dead  restore, 
Father,  sister,  child  and  mother, 
Meet  once  more. 

8  To  that  brightest  of  all  meetings 

Bring  ns,  Jesus  Christ,  at  last ; 
To  Thy  cross,  through  death  and  judgment, 
Holding  fast. 


244  l.m 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 
-t\-  From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus !  Oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest , 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus !  Oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weeo. 


L] 


THE  CHUTtCH—  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.         201 
FOR  A  CHILD. 

45  7s. 

ET  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed, 
Holy  is  this  narrow  bed. 

Alleluia. 

2  Death  eternal  life  bestows, 
Open  heaven's  portal  throws. 

Alleluia. 

3  And  no  peril  waits  at  last 
Him  who  now  away  hath  past. 

Alleluia. 

4  Not  salvation  hardly  won, 
Not  the  meed  for  race  well  run : 

Alleluia. 

5  But  the  pity  of  the  Lord 
Gives  His  child  a  full  reward ; 

Alleluia. 

6  Grants  the  prize  without  the  course, 
Crowns,  without  the  battle's  force. 

Alleluia. 

7  Christ,  when  this  sad  life  is  done, 
Join  us  to  Thy  little  one  -, 

Alleluia. 

8  And  in  Thine  own  tender  love, 
Bring  us  to  the  ranks  above. 

Alleluia. 

246  7s. 

SAFELY,  safely  gathered  in, 
Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin, 
No  more  childish  griefs  or  fears, 
No  more  sadness,  no  more  tears ; 
For  the  life  so  young  and  fair 
Now  hath  passed  from  earthly  care ; 


202        THE  CHURCH  — BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

God  Himself  the  soul  will  keep, 
Giving  His  beloved  sleep. 

2  Safely,  safely  gathered  in, 
Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin ; 
Passed  beyond  all  grief  and  pain, 
Death  for  thee  is  truest  gain ; 
For  our  loss  we  may  not  weep, 
Nor  our  loved  ones  long  to  keep 
From  the  home  of  rest  and  peace, 
Where  all  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

3  Safely,  safely  gathered  in, 
Far  from  sorrow,  far  from  sin ; 
God  has  saved  from  weary  strife, 
In  its  dawn,  this  fresh  young  life ; 
Now  it  waits  for  us  above, 
Resting  in  the  Saviour's  love ; 
Jesu,  grant  that  we  may  meet 
There,  adoring,  at  Thy  feet. 

247  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  for  the  little  one, 
Safely  gathered  in  Thine  arms, 
Ere  the  battle  had  begun, 

Victor,  spared  from  war's  alarms, 
We  who  toil  and  struggle  sing 
Praise  to  Thee,  the  children's  King. 

2  First  of  all  Thy  martyr-band, 

Infants  for  Thy  sake  were  slain ; 
Day  by  day,  from  every  land, 

Infants  swell  the  guileless  train, 
Who,  this  vale  of  tears  untrod, 
Stand  before  the  throne  of  God. 

3  Thou  dost  give  and  take  away, 

Full  of  love,  in  all  Thy  ways : 
Be  each  mourner's  heart  to-day 
Full  of  loving  trust  and  praise, 


THE  CHURCH  — BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.        203 

In  the  midst  of  grief  to  bring 
Thanks  to  Thee,  the  children's  King. 

248  7.8.7.8.7.7. 

TENDER  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping : 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping ! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it ; 
To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 

Thou  dost  now  with  joy  receive  it ; 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

3  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 

Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 
And  the  lovely  pastures  see 

That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving ; 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

Also  the  following : 

108  The  grave  itself  a  garden  is. 

119  Lift  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now. 

120  Morn's  roseate  hues  have  decked  the  sky. 

121  The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done. 

122  Jesus  lives  !  thy  terrors  now. 
124  Sing,  with  all  the  sons  of  glory. 

176  For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors 

181  For  all  Thy  saints,  0  Lord. 

348  When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 

396  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 

397  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 
399  Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem. 


THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 


404  I  heard  a  sound  of  voices. 

406  Brief  life  is  here  our  portion. 

419  It  is  not  death  to  die. 

026  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand. 

627  0  Love  divine  that  stooped  to  share. 

667  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray. 

668  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right. 
679  There  is  a  blessed  home. 


Jttissions. 
249  P.M. 

OSION  haste,  thy  mission  high  f  ulfilling, 
To  tell  to  all  the  world  that  God  is 
Light; 
That  He  Who  made  all  nations  is  not  willing 
One  soul  should  perish,  lost  in  shades  of 
night: 

Publish  glad  tidings ; 

Tidings  of  peace ; 
Tidings  of  Jesus, 
Redemption  and  release. 

2  Behold  how  many  thousands  still  are  lying 

Bound  in  the  darksome  prison-house  of 
sin, 
With  none  to  tell  them  of  the  Saviour's 
dying? 
Or  of  the  life  He  died  for  them  to  win. 
Publish,  etc. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  save  from  peril  of  perdition 

The- souls  for  whom  the  Lord  His  life  laid 
down; 
Beware  lest,  slothful  to  fulfill  thy  mission. 
Thou  lose  one  jewel  that  should  deck  His 
crown. 

Publish,  etc. 


THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 


4  Proclaim  to  every  people,  tongue  and  nation 

That  God,  in  Whom  they  live  and  move,  is 
love  : 
Tell  how  He  stooped  to  save  His  lost  crea- 
tion, 
And  died  on  earth  that  man  might  live 
above. 

Publish,  etc. 

5  Give  of  thy  sons  to  bear  the  message  glo- 

rious ; 
Give  of  thy  wealth  to  speed  them  on  their 
way; 
Pour  out  thy  soul  for  them  in  prayer  victo- 
rious ; 
And  all  thou  spendest  Jesus  will  repay. 
Publish,  etc. 

6  He  comes  again — 0  Sion,  ere  thou  meet 

Him, 
Make  known  to  every  heart  His  saving 
grace; 
Let  none  whom  He  hath  ransomed  fail  to 
greet  Him, 
Through  thy  neglect,  unfit  to  see  His  face. 
Publish,  etc. 

250  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

SAINTS  of  God !  the  dawn  is  brightening, 
Token  of  our  coming  Lord ; 
O'er  the  earth  the  field  is  whitening; 
Louder  rings  the  Master's  word : 

Pray  for  reapers 
In  the  harvest  of  the  Lord ! 

2  Now,  0  Lord,  fulfill  Thy  pleasure, 
Breathe  upon  Thy  chosen  band, 
And,  with  Pentecostal  measure, 
Send  forth  reapers  o'er  our  land ; 

Faithful  reapers 
Gathering  sheaves  for  Thy  right  hand. 


THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 


3  Broad  the  shadow  of  our  nation, 

Eager  millions  hither  roam ; 
Lo!  they  wait  for  Thy  salvation; 
Come.  Lord  Jesus !  quickly  come  ! 

By  Thy  Spirit 
Bring  Thy  ransomed  people  home. 

4  Soon  shall  end  the  time  of  weeping, 

Soon  the  reaping  time  will  come ; 
Heaven  and  earth  together  keeping 
God's  eternal  Harvest  Home. 

Saints  and  angels 
Shout  the  world's  great  Harvest  Home. 

251  L.M. 

LOOK  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 
0  God  of  mercy  and  of  might ! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray, 
Benighted  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  sea, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 
Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee ! 

3  Send  forth  Thy  heralds,  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 

4  Send  them  Thy  mighty  word  to  speak, 

Till  faith  shall  dawn  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene 

That  makes  us  sadden  as  we  gaze, 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 


TUE  CHURCH- MISSIONS.  207 


252  7.6. 

THE  morning  light  is  breaking ; 
The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears ; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 
Prepared  for  Sion's  war. 

2  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3  Blest  river  of  salvation ! 

Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim  "  The  Lord  is  come ! " 

253  l.  m. 

FLING  out  the  banner!  let  it  float 
Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide ; 
The  sun,  that  lights  its  shining  folds, 
The  cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 


o 


Fling  out  the  banner!  angels  bend 
In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign ; 

And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  divine. 


THE  CHURCH  —  MISSIONS. 


3  Fling  out  the  banner !  heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight, 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 

4  Fling  out  the  banner !  sin-sick  souls 

That  sink  and  perish  in  the  strife, 
Shall  touch  in  faith  its  radiant  hem, 
And  spring  immortal  into  life. 

5  Fling  out  the  banner !  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide, 
Our  glory,  only  in  the  cross  j 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified ! 

6  Fling  out  the  banner !  wide  and  high, 

Seaward  and  skyward,  let  it  shine : 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ours  j 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 

254  7.6. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 


THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 


Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  0  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  : 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

5  7.6. 

"ASTEN  the  time  appointed, 
By  prophets  long  foretold, 
"When  all  shall  dwell  together, 
One  Shepherd  and  one  Fold. 
Let  every  idol  perish, 

To  moles  and  bats  be  thrown, 
And  every  prayer  be  offered 
To  God  in  Christ  alone. 


H 


2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile,  meeting 

From  many  a  distant  shore, 
Around  one  altar  kneeling, 

One  common  Lord  adore. 
Let  all  that  now  divides  us 

Remove  and  pass  away, 
Like  shadows  of  the  morning 

Before  the  blaze  of  day. 

3  Let  all  that  now  unites  us 

More  sweet  and  lasting  prove, 
A  closer  bond  of  union, 

In  a  blest  land  of  love. 
Let  war  be  learned  no  longer, 

Let  strife  and  tumult  cease, 


210  THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 

All  earth  His  blessed  kingdom, 
The  Lord  and  Prince  of  Peace. 

4  0  long-expected  dawning, 

Come  with  thy  cheering  ray ! 
When  shall  the  morning  brighten, 

The  shadows  flee  away? 
0  sweet  anticipation ! 

It  cheers  the  watchers  on, 
To  pray,  and  hope,  and  labor, 

Till  the  dark  night  be  gone. 

256    '  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

SOULS  in  heathen  darkness  lying, 
Where  no  light  has  broken  through, 
Souls  that  Jesus  bought  by  dying, 
Whom  His  soul  in  travail  knew : 

Thousand  voices 
Call  us,  o'er  the  waters  blue. 

2  Christians,  hearken !   None  has  taught  them 

Of  His  love  so  deep  and  dear ; 
Of  the  precious  price  that  bought  them ; 
Of  the  nail,  the  thorn,  the  spear ; 

Ye  who  know  Him, 
Guide  them  from  their  darkness  drear. 

3  Haste,  Oh  haste,  and  spread  the  tidings 

Wide  to  earth's  remotest  strand ; 
Let  no  brother's  bitter  chidings 
Rise  against  us,  when  we  stand 

In  the  Judgment, 
From  some  far,  forgotten  land. 

4  Lo !  the  hills  for  harvest  whiten, 

All  along  each  distant  shore ; 
Seaward  far  the  islands  brighten  j 
Light  of  nations !  lead  us  o'er : 

When  we  seek  them, 
Let  Thy  Spirit  go  before. 


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THE   CHURCH  -  MISSIONS.  211 

57  8.7. 

AVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations ; 
k  Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be ; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 
Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee ! 

2  Of  Thy  cross  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

3  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast, 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 
Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 

4  Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new -mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek  as  God  of  heaven, 
Thee  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

5  Saviour,  lo  !  the  isles  are  waiting ! 

Stretched  the  hand  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new  creating, 
Love's  pure  flame,  and  wisdom's  light. 

6  Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 
Glory  to  the  Lamb  t>e  sung ! 

258  8.7. 

LORD,  a  Saviour's  love  displaying, 
Show  the  heathen  lands  Thy  way ; 
Thousands  still  like  sheep  are  straying 
In  the  dark  and  cloudy  day. 

2  Shades  of  death  are  gathering  o'er  them, 
Lord,  they  perish  from  Thy  sight ! 
Let  Thine  angel  go  before  them ; 
Bring  the  Gentiles  to  Thy  light. 


THE   CHURCH  —  MISSIONS. 


3  Fetch  them  home  from  every  nation, 

From  the  islands  of  the  sea ; 
By  the  word  of  Thy  salvation 
Call  the  wanderers  back  to  Thee. 

4  Thou  their  pasture  hast  provided, 

Grant  the  blessing  long  foretold  ; 
Let  Thy  sheep,  divinely  guided, 
Find  at  last  the  one  true  fold. 

259  6.6.6.6.8.8 

A  RISE,  0  Lord,  and  shine 
■*%.   In  all  Thy  saving  might, 
And  prosper  each  design 
To  spread  Thy  glorious  light : 
Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 
That  all  the  earth  Thy  truth  may  know. 

2  Oh,  bring  the  nations  near, 
That  they  may  sing  Thy  praise ; 
Let  all  the  people  hear 

And  learn  Thy  holy  ways : 
Reign,  mighty  God,  assert  Thy  cause, 
And  govern  by  Thy  righteous  laws. 

3  Put  forth  Thy  glorious  power : 
The  nations  then  shall  see, 
And  earth  present  her  store, 
In  converts  born  to  Thee : 

God,  our  own  God,  His  Church  shall  bless, 
And  earth  be  filled  with  righteousness. 

260  8.7. 

LORD,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping  : 
When  shall  earth  Thy  rule  obey? 
When  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping? 
When  shall  break  the  promised  day  ? 
See  the  whitening  harvest  languish, 

Waiting  still  the  laborers'  toil ; 
Was  it  vain,  Thy  Son's  deep  anguish  ? 
Shall  the  Strong  retain  the  spoil  ? 


THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS.  213 

2  Tidings,  sent  to  every  creature, 

Millions  yet  have  never  heard : 
Can  they  hear  without  a  preacher  ? 

Lord  almighty,  give  the  word ! 
Give  the  word  !  in  every  nation 

Let  the  gospel  trumpet  sound, 
Witnessing  a  world's  salvation, 

To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

3  Then  the  end !     Thy  Church  completed, 

All  Thy  chosen  gathered  in, 
With  their  King  in  glory  seated, 

Satan  bound,  and  banished  sin ; 
Gone  forever  parting,  weeping, 

Hunger,  sorrow,  death,  and  pain  ; 
Lo !  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping ; 

Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  to  reign ! 

261  L.M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  j 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head ; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song : 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King  j 


THE   CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 


Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

262  10.10.7. 

LORD  of  the  harvest,  it  is  right  and  meet 
That  we  should  lay  oblations  at  Thy 
feet, 

With  joyful  Alleluia ! 

2,  Sweet  is  the  praise  that  follows  toil  and 
prayer; 
Sweet  is  the  worship  that  with  heaven  we 
share, 

Who  sing  the  Alleluia ! 

3  We  toiled  and  prayed  and  Thou  hast  heard 

on  high  ■ 
Hast  cheered  our  hearts  and  changed  our 
suppliant  cry 

To  festal  Alleluia ! 

4  So  sing  we  now  in  tune  with  that  great  song, 
That  all  the  age  of  ages  shall  prolong, 

The  endless  Alleluia ! 

5  To  Thee,  0  Lord  of  harvest,  Who  hast 

heard, 
And  to  Thy  white-robed  reapers  given  the 
word, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia ! 

6  0  Christ,  Who  in  the  wide  world's  fallow 

lea. 
Hast  sown  in  blood  the  precious  seed,  to 
Thee 

We  sing  our  Alleluia ! 

7  To  Thee,0  Holy  Ghost,  Whose  gracious  rain 
And  living  breath  hath  fed  the  ghostly 

grain, 

We  sing  our  Alleluia ! 


THE   CHURCH  — MISSIONS.  215 


S  Yea,  West  and  East,  the  Harvest  men  went 

forth: 
"  We  come  "  has  sounded  to  the  South  and 

North. 

At  morn  sing  Alleluia ! 

9  In  fields  of  home,  in  fields  the  far  away, 
Toilers  for  Jesus  hail  the  golden  day. 

At  noon  sing  Alleluia ! 

10  The  winds  of  God  have  blown  with  living- 

breath, 
His  dews  have  fallen  on  the  plains  of  death. 
At  eve  sing  Alleluia. 

11  Yea,  for  sweet  hope  fulfilled,  new  hope 

begun, 
Sing  Alleluia  to  the  Three  in  One, 
Adoring  Alleluia. 

12  Glory  to  God !  the  Church  in  patience  cries  : 
Glory  to  God !  the  Church  in  bliss  replies, 

With  endless  Alleluia ! 

263  l.m. 

TTE  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 
-L     Salvation  in  Emmanuel's  Name : 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  God  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  then  fury  cease, 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  may  we  meet  to  part  no  more, 
Meet,  with  the  ransomed  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 


216  THE   CHURCH  —  MISSIONS. 


264  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

SPEED  Thy  servants,  Saviour,  speed 
them; 
Thou  art  Lord  of  winds  and  waves  j 
They  were  bound,  but  Thou  hast  freed 
them; 
Now  they  go  to  free  the  slaves  ; 

Be  Thou  with  them : 
'Tis  Thine  arm  alone  that  saves. 

2  Friends  and  home  and  all  forsaking, 

Lord,  they  go  at  Thy  command, 
As  their  stay  Thy  promise  taking, 
While  they  traverse  sea  and  land : 

Oh,  be  with  them ! 
Lead  them  safely  by  the  hand. 

3  When  they  reach  the  land  of  strangers, 

And  the  prospect  dark  appears, 
Nothing  seen  but  toils  and  dangers, 
Nothing  felt  but  doubts  and  fears, 

Be  Thou  with  them ; 
Hear  their  sighs,  and  count  their  tears. 

■  4  Where  no  fruit  appears  to  cheer  them, 
And  they  seem  to  toil  in  vain  : 
Then  in  mercy,  Lord,  draw  near  them, 
Then  their  sinking  hopes  sustain  : 

Thus  supported, 
Let  their  zeal  revive  again. 

5  In  the  midst  of  opposition, 

Let  them  trust,  0  Lord,  in  Thee  ; 
When  success  attends  their  mission, 
Let  Thy  servants  humbler  be  j 

Never  leave  them, 
Till  .Thy  face  in  heaven  they  see  : 

6  There  to  reap  in  joy  forever 

Fruit  that  grows  from  seed  here  sown ; 


THE  CHURCH -MISSIONS.  217 


There  to  be  with  Him,  Who  never 
Ceases  to  preserve  His  own ; 

And  with  gladness 
Give  the  praise  to  Him  alone. 

265  l.m. 

A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake !  awake ! 
-£*-  Put  on  Thy  strength !  the  nations 

shake ! 
And  let  the  world  adoring  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone : 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Let  Sion's  time  of  favor  come ; 

Oh,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ; 
And  let  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  Fold. 

4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim 
In  every  clime,  of  every  name ; 

Let  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

Also  the  following : 

62  From  the  eastern  mountains. 
288  0  Spirit  of  the  living  God. 
323  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 

327  Thou,  Whose  almighty  word. 

328  Lord  of  all  power  and  might. 

329  Thy  kingdom  come,  0  God  ! 

330  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow ! 
332  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 

468  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies. 

579  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 

580  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing. 

581  Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise ! 


218  THE  CHURCH  — MISSIONS. 

FOR  THE   JEWS. 

266  7.6. 

|H,  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
Were  out  of  Sion  come, 
To  heal  His  ancient  nation, 
To  lead  His  outcasts  home ! 


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2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror ; 

Thy  saving  grace  impart  j 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error ; 
Release  the  fettered  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 


267  cm. 

"AKE,  harp  of  Sion,  wake  again 
Upon  thine  ancient  hill, 
On  Jordan's  long- deserted  plain, 
By  Kedron's  lowly  rill. 


W 


2  The  hymn  shall  yet  in  Sion  swell, 

That  sounds  Messiah's  praise, 
And  Thy  loved  Name,  Emmanuel, 
As  once  in  ancient  days. 

3  For  Israel  yet  shall  own  her  King, 

For  her  salvation  waits, 
And  hill  and  dale  shall  sweetly  sing, 
With  praise  in  all  her  gates. 

4  Oh,  hasten,  Lord,  these  promised  days,. 

When  Israel  shall  rejoice  ; 


THE   CHURCH  — ALMSGIVING.  219 

And  Jew  and  Gentile  join  in  praise, 
With  one  united  voice ! 


QUmsgitnnq. 

268  S.M. 

WE  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  0  Lord,  from  Thee. 

2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

3  Oh,  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled. 
Are  straying  from  the  Fold  ! 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

To  God  the  lost  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

6  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be  j 
Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  0  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

269  c.  m. 

FOUNTAIN  of  good,  to  own  Thy  love 
Our  thankful  hearts  incline  : 


220  THE   CHURCH  — ALMSGIVING. 


What  can  we  render,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

2  Bnt  Thou  hast  needy  brethren  here, 

Partakers  of  Thy  grace, 
Whose  names  Thou  wilt  Thyself  confess 
Before  the  Father's  face. 

3  In  each  sad  accent  of  distress 

Thy  pleading  voice  is  heard ; 
In  them  Thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed, 
And  visited,  and  cheered. 

4  Help  us  then,  Lord,  Thy  yoke  to  wear, 

And  joy  to  do  Thy  will ; 
Each  other's  burdens  gladly  bear, 
And  love's  sweet  law  fulfill. 

5  Thy  face  with  reverence  and  with  love 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see  j 
And  while  we  minister  to  them, 
Would  do  it  as  to  Thee. 

6  Do  Thou,  0  Lord,  our  alms  accept, 

And  with  Thy  blessing  speed ; 
Bless  us  in  giving ;  greatly  bless 
Our  gifts  to  them  that  need. 

270  cm. 

LORD,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 
By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  love's  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  His,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  Him  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  crowded  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  Thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side, 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill, 


THE   CHURCH -CHARITIES.  221 

And,  that  Thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Mean  are  all  offerings  we  can  make, 
But  Thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

Also  the  following  : 

477  0  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea. 

478  Holy  offerings,  rich  and  rare. 

271  8.8.8.6. 

OGOD  of  mercy,  God  of  might, 
In  love  and  pity  infinite, 
Teach  us,  as  ever  in  Thy  sight, 
To  live  our  life  to  Thee. 

2  And  Thou,  Who  cam'st  on  earth  to  die, 
That  fallen  man  might  live  thereby, 
Oh,  hear  us,  for  to  Thee  we  cry, 

In  hope,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

3  Teach  us  the  lesson  Thou  hast  taught, 
To  feel  for  those  Thy  blood  hath  bought, 
That  every  word,  and  deed,  and  thought 

May  work  a  work  for  Thee. 

4  F@r  all  are  brethren,  far  and  wide, 
Since  Thou,  0  Lord,  for  all  hast  died ; 
Then  teach  us,  whatsoe'er  betide, 

To  love  them  all  in  Thee. 

5  In  sickness,  sorrow,  want,  or  care, 
Whate'er  it  be,  'tis  ours  to  share ; 
May  we,  where  help  is  needed,  there 

Give  help  as  unto  Thee. 

6  And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move 
All  those  who  live,  to  live  in  love, 


222  THE   CHURCH  — CHARITIES. 

Till  Thou  shalt  greet  in  heaven  above 
All  those  who  give  to  Thee. 

272  l.m. 

OTHOU  through  suffering  perfect  made, 
On  Whom  the  bitter  cross  was  laid ; 
In  hours  of  sickness,  grief,  and  pain, 
No  sufferer  turns  to  Thee  in  vain. 

2  The  halt,  the  maimed,  the  sick,  the  blind, 
Sought  not  in  vain  Thy  tendance  kind; 
Now  in  Thy  poor  Thyself  we  see, 

And  minister  through  them  to  Thee. 

3  0  loving  Saviour,  Thou  canst  cure 
The  pains  and  woes  Thou  didst  endure ; 
For  all  who  need,  Physician  great, 
Thy  healing  balm  we  supplicate. 

4  But,  oh,  far  more,  let  each  keen  pain 
And  hour  of  woe  be  heavenly  gain, 
Each  stroke  of  Thy  chastising  rod 
Bring  back  the  wanderer  nearer  God ! 

5  Oh,  heal  the  bruised  heart  within ! 
Oh,  save  our  souls  all  sick  with  sin ! 
Give  life  and  health  in  bounteous  store, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee  evermore ! 

273  d.c.m. 

THINE  arm,  0  Lord,  in  days  of  old 
Was  strong  to  heal  and  save ; 
It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave. 
To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  dumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame, 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life, 
The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

2  And  lo !  Thy  touch  brought  life  and  health, 
Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight ; 


THE   CHURCH  — CHARITIES.  223 

And  youth  renewed  and  frenzy  calmed 
Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  light. 

And  now,  0  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 
Almighty  as  of  yore, 

In  crowded  street,  by  restless  couch, 
As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 

3  Though  love  and  might  no  longer  heal 

By  touch,  or  word,  or  look ; 
Though  they  who  do  Thy  work  must  read 

Thy  laws  in  nature's  book : 
Yet  come  to  heal  the  sick  man's  soul, 

Come,  cleanse  the  leprous  taint, 
Give  joy  and  peace,  where  all  is  strife, 

And  strength,  where  all  is  faint. 

4  Be  Thou  our  great  deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death, 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless 

With  Thine  almighty  breath. 
To  hands  that  work  and  eyes  that  see, 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore. 

274  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

THOU  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 
Ever  came,  nor  came  in  vain, 
Still  with  healing  words  replying 
To  the  wearied  cry  of  pain ; 
Hear  us,  Jesus,  as  we  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

2  Every  care,  and  every  sorrow, 
Be  it  great,  or  be  it  small, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  to-morrow, 
When,  where'er,  it  may  befall, 
Lay  we  humbly  at  Thy  feet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 


THE   CHURCH  — CHARITIES. 


3  Still  the  weary,  sick,  and  dying 

Need  a  brother's,  sister's  care ; 
On  Thy  higher  help  relying 

May  we  now  their  burden  share, 
Bringing  all  our  offerings  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

4  May  each  child  of  Thine  be  willing. 

Willing  both  in  hand  and  heart, 
All  the  law  of  love  fulfilling, 

Ever  comfort  to  impart ; 
Ever  bringing  offerings  meet, 
Suppliant  to  Thy  mercy  seat. 

5  So  may  sickness,  sin,  and  sadness, 

To  Thy  healing  virtue  yield. 
Till  the  sick  and  sad,  in  gladness, 

Rescued,  ransomed,  cleansed,  healed. 
One  in  Thee  together  meet, 
Pardoned  at  Thy  judgment  seat. 

275  l.  m. 

OGOD  of  mercy  !  hearken  now : 
Before  Thy  throne  we  humbly  bow  : 
With  heart  and  voice  to  Thee  we  cry 
For  all  on  earth  who  suffering  lie. 

2  We  seek  Thee  where  Thou  dwell'st  on  high, 
Beyond  the  glittering,  starry  sky  : 

We  find  Thee  where  Thou  dwell'st  below 
Beside  the  beds  of  want  and  woe. 

3  Be  ours  the  hearts  and  hands  to  bless 
The  sorrowing  sons  of  wretchedness  ; 
Send  Thou  the  help  we  cannot  give  ; 
Bid  dying  souls  arise  and  live. 

4  Oh.  let  the  healing  waters  spring. 
Touched  by  Thy  pitying  angel's  wing  ; 
With  quickening  power  new  strength  impart 
To  palsied  will,  to  withered  heart. 


THE   CHUUCH-  ORPHANS. 


5  Where  poverty  in  pain  must  lie, 
Where  little  suffering  children  cry, 
Bid  us  haste  forth  as  called  by  Thee, 
And  in  Thy  poor,  Thyself  to  see. 

6  Be  Thou,  0  God  eternal,  blest, 
Thy  holy  Name  on  earth  conf  est ! 
Echo  Thy  praise  from  every  shore 
Forever  and  for  evermore. 

(ID  rp  hems. 

276  8s. 

OTHOU,  Who  madest  land  and  sea, 
And  guidest  all,  in  all  their  ways, 
Who  nearest  those  who  bring  to  Thee 
Their  sacrifice  of  prayer  and  praise  -, 
Oh,  hear  Thy  children  as  they  bring 
Themselves  a  lowly  offering  f 

2  Great  God,  Who  with  a  Father's  love 

Dost  watch  o'er  all  created  things, 
And  gatherest  all,  below,  above, 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings  j 
Protect,  we  pray  Thee,  now,  and  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

3  Thou  hearest  still  the  eagle's  cry, 

And  notest  e'en  a  sparrow's  fall, 
Thy  listening  ear  doth  heed  on  high, 

And  hearken  to  the  raven's  call ; 
Then,  heavenly  Father,  hear  and  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

4  Come,  heavenly  Father,  come  to-day, 

For  we  Thy  children  come  to  Thee, 
And  Thou  wilt  never  say  us,  nay, 

If  come  we  in  humility  ; 
New-born  in  Thee,  0  Father,  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 


226  THE   CHURCH  — ORPHANS. 

5  Cast  forth  upon  the  barren  strand 

Of  this  lone  world,  to  Thee  we  fly ; 
In  faith  and  hope,  we  fain  would  stand 

Beneath  Thy  sheltering  arm  for  aye ; 
Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  and  pitying  bless 
Thy  children  who  are  fatherless. 

6  And  may  we  all  with  joyful  mind 

Our  hearts  as  living  offerings  bring, 
The  first-fruits  of  our  life,  to  find 

A  Father  in  our  heavenly  King ; 
And  learn  in  life  and  death  to  bless 
Thee,  "  Father  of  the  fatherless." 


277  6s. 

THOU  Who  with  dying  lips 
Thy  mother  didst  commend 
Unto  the  tender  care 

Of  Thy  beloved  friend ; 
Thou  Who  by  Lazarus'  grave 
In  human  grief  didst  groan, 
Turn,  Lord,  Thine  eyes  on  those 
Left  in  the  world  alone. 

2  Thou  Who  didst  call  Thy  Twelve 

Their  home  and  friends  to  leave, 
And  in  Thy  kingdom  all,  ■ 

Yea,  more  than  all,  receive, 
To  those  bereft  of  all, 

Thy  pitying  love  extend, 
Andlet  them  find  in  Thee 

Father,  and  home,  and  friend. 

3  Thou  Who  didst  say  of  old, 

"  Thine  orphans  lend  to  Me ; 
Unto  the  fatherless 

I  will  a  Father  be," 
Thy  promises  are  sure  ; 

Help  us  to  trust  Thee  still ; 


THE   CHURCH  — TEMPERANCE.  227 

To  those  who  need  Thee  sore, 
That  faithful  word  fulfill. 

4  Thou  Who  in  Thy  still  rest 

Our  dear  ones  safe  dost  keep  : 
Thou  Who  shalt  bring  them  back 

One  day  from  their  long  sleep, 
Oh,  keep  us  by  Thy  grace, 

That  we  at  last  may  be, 
When  that  bright  morning  dawns, 

At  home  with  them  and  Thee. 


0 


temperance. 

278  7.6. 

LORD,  our  strength  in  weakness, 
We  pray  to  Thee  for  grace; 
For  power  to  fight  the  battle, 

For  speed  to  run  the  race  j 
When  Thy  baptismal  waters 

Were  poured  upon  our  brow, 
We  then  were  made  Thy  children, 
And  pledged  our  earliest  vow ; 

2  We  then  were  sealed  and  hallowed 
By  Thy  life-giving  word ; 

Were  made  the  Spirit's  temples, 
And  members  of  the  Lord ; 

With  His  own  blood  He  bought  us, 
And  made  the  purchase  sure  j 

His  are  we :  may  He  keep  us 
Sober,  and  chaste,  and  pure. 

3  Conformed  to  His  own  likeness 
May  we  so  live  and  die, 

That  in  the  grave  our  bodies 

In  holy  peace  may  lie ; 
And  at  the  resurrection 

Forth  from  those  graves  may  spring, 
Like  to  the  glorious  body 

Of  Christ,  our  Lord  and  King. 


228  THE  CHURCH  — DIVINITY  SCHOOLS. 

4  The  pure  in  heart  are  blessed, 

For  they  shall  see  the  Lord 
Forever  and  forever 

By  seraphim  adored ; 
And  they  shall  drink  the  pleasures, 

Such  as  no  tongue  can  tell, 
From  the  clear  crystal  river, 

And  life's  eternal  well. 

279  l.m. 

WHEN,  doomed  to  death,  the  apostle  lay 
At  night  in  Herod's  dungeon  cell, 
A  light  shone  round  him  like  the  day, 
And  from  his  limbs  the  fetters  fell. 

2  A  messenger  from  God  was  there, 

To  break  his  chain  and  bid  him  rise ; 
And  lo !  the  saint,  as  free  as  air, 
Walked  forth  beneath  the  open  skies. 

3  Chains  yet  more  strong  and  cruel  bind 

The  victims  of  that  deadly  thirst 
Which  drowns  the  soul,  and  from  the  mind 
Blots  the  bright  image  stamped  at  first. 

4  0  God  of  love  and  mercy,  deign 

To  look  on  those  with  pitying  eye 
Who  struggle  with  that  fatal  chain, 
And  send  them  succor  from  on  high ! 

5  Send  down,  in  its  resistless  might, 

Thy  gracious  Spirit,  we  implore, 

And  lead  the  captive  forth  to  light, 

A  rescued  soul,  a  slave  no  more ! 

flDitrinitg  Schools. 

280  ios. 

("*1  OD  of  the  prophets !  Bless  the  prophets' 
-^~     sons : 
Elijah's  mantle  o'er  Elisha  cast ; 


THE  CHURCH  — DIVINITY  SCHOOLS.  229 

Each  age  its  solemn  task  may  claim  but 
once: 
Make  each  one  nobler,  stronger  than  the 
last! 

2  Anoint  them  prophets !   Make  their  ears 

attend 
To  Thy   divinest   speech ;    their  hearts 

awake 
To  human  need;  their  lips  make  eloquent 
To  assure  the  right,  and  every  evil  break. 

3  Anoint  them  priests !    Strong  intercessors 

they 
For  pardon,  and  for  charity  and  peace  ! 
Ah,  if  with  them  the  world  might  pass, 
astray, 
Into  the  dear  Christ's  life  of  sacrifice  ! 

4  Anoint  them  kings !  Aye  kingly  kings,  O 

Lord ! 

Anoint  them  with  the  spirit  of  Thy  Son : 
Theirs,  not  a  jewelled  crown,a  blood  stained 
sword ; 

Theirs,  by  sweet  love,  for  Christ  a  king- 
dom won. 

5  Make  them  apostles !  Heralds  of  Thy  cross, 

Forth  may  they  go  to  tell  all  realms  Thy 
grace  ; 
Inspired  of  Thee,maythey  count  all  but  loss, 
And  stand  at  last  with  joy  before  Thy  face. 

6  0  mighty  age  of  prophet -kings,  return ! 

0  truth,  0  faith  enrich  our  urgent  time  ! 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  again  with  us  sojourn : 
A  weary  world  awaits  Thy  reign  sublime  ! 


230  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 


IV.    THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

281  CM. 

LAMP  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
Our  path  wheu  wont  to  stray ; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace, 
Brook  by  the  traveller's  way ; 

2  Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed, 

True  manna  from  on  high ; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky ; 

3  Pillar  of  fire,  through  watches  dark, 

And  radiant  cloud  by  day  j 
When  waves  would  'whelm  our  tossing 
bark, 
Our  anchor  and  our  stay : 

4  Word  of  the  everlasting  God, 

Will  of  His  glorious  Son ; 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won  *? 

5  Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 

The  wisdom  it  imparts  j 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn, 
With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 

282  6s. 

LORD,  Thy  Word  abideth, 
And  our  footsteps  guideth  j 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  Word  doth  cheer  us, 


THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES.  ^1 

Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4  Who  can  tell  the  pleasure, 
Who  recount  the  treasure, 
By  Thy  Word  imparted 
To  the  simple-hearted? 

5  Word  of  mercy,  giving  0 
Succor  to  the  living; 

6>  Word  of  life,  supplying 

Comfort  to  the  dying ! 

6  Oh,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 
Lord,  may  love  and  fear  Thee ! 
Evermore  be  near  Thee ! 

283  cm. 

FATHER  of  mercies !  in  Thy  Word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 
Forever  be  Thy  Name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Oh,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see,  \ 

And  still  increasing  light. 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  forever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 


232  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 


284 


7.6. 


OWORD  of  God  incarnate, 
0  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
0  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

0  Light  of  our  dark  sky ; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lif  teth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored, 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unf urled ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world; 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands. 

Still  guides,  0  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4  Oh,  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  purest  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old ; 
Oh,  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this,  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

A  Iso  the  following : 

72  Not  by  Thy  mighty  hand. 
497  Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures. 


ORDINATION. 


V.  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 
QDrbhtation. 

285  7.6. 

LORD  of  the  living  harvest 
That  whitens  o'er  the  plain, 
Where  angels  soon  shall  gather 
Their  sheaves  of  golden  grain ; 
Accept  these  hands  to  labor, 

Thes£  hearts  to  trnst  and  love, 
And  deign  with  them  to  hasten 
Thy  kingdom  from  above. 

2  As  laborers  in  Thy  vineyard 

Still  faithful  may  they  be, 
Content  to  bear  the  burden 

Of  weary  days  for  Thee ; 
To  ask  no  other  wages, 

When  Thou  shalt  call  them  home, 
But  to  have  shared  the  travail 

Which  makes  Thy  kingdom  come. 

3  Come  down,  Thou  Holy  Spirit, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  light  j 
Clothe  them  in  spotless  raiment, 

In  vesture  clean  and  white  j 
Within  Thy  sacred  temple 

Be  with  them  where  they  stand, 
To  guide  and  teach  Thy  people 

Throughout  our  native  land. 

4  Be  with  them,  God  the  Father ! 

Be  with  them,  God  the  Son ! 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit ! 
Most  blessed  Three  in  One ! 


234  ORDINATION. 


Make  them  a  holy  priesthood, 

Thee  humbly  to  adore, 
And  fill  them  with  Thy  fullness 

Both  now  and  evermore ! 

286  l.  m. 

BOW  down  Thine  ear,  almighty  Lord, 
And  hear  Thy  Church's  suppliant  cry 
For  all  who  preach  Thy  saving  word, 
And  wait  upon  Thy  ministry. 

2  In  mercy,  Father,  no\  give  heed, 

And  pour  Thy  quickening  Spirit's  breath 
On  those  whom  Thou  dost  call  to  feed 
Thy  flock  redeemed  by  Jesus'  death. 

3  0  Saviour,  from  Thy  pierced  hand 

Shed  o'er  them  all  Thy  gifts  divine : 
That  those  who  in  Thy  presence  stand 
May  do  Thy  will  with  love  like  Thine. 

4  Blest  Spirit,  in  then*  hearts  abide, 

And  give  them  grace  to  watch  and  pray; 
That  as  they  seek  Thy  flock  to  guide, 
Themselves  may  keep  the  narrow  way. 

5  0  God,  Thy  strength  and  mercy  send 

To  shield  them  in  their  strife  with  sin; 
Grant  them,  enduring  to  the  end, 
The  crown  of  life  at  last  to  win. 

287  l.m. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  Thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer : 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee  j 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be ! 

2  How  great   their   work,  how   vast  then- 
charge  ! 
Do  Thou  then-  anxious  souls  enlarge : 


ORDINATION.  235 


Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain; 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  Thine ; 
To  them  Thy  saered  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed; 
Teach  them  Thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 
In  humble  strains  Thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  Thy  new -creating  power. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

288  l.m. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God, 
In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion,  order,  in  Thy  path ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might, 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations !  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  Name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  people  call  Him  Lord. 


INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS. 


289  p.  m. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 

2  Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 

Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 

3  Thy  blessed  unction  from  above 
Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 

4  Enable  with  perpetual  light 
The  dullness  of  our  blinded  sight. 

5  Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 

6  Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home : 
Where  Thou  art  guide,  no  ill  can  come. 

7  Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee  of  both  to  be  but  One, 

8  That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
This  may  be  our  endless  song : 

9  Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,'  and  Holy  Spirit. 

Also  the  following : 

497  Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures. 
581  Soldiers  of  the  cross,  arise  ! 
584  Go,  labor  on !  spend  and  be  spent ! 
586  Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak. 

Institution  of  Ministers. 

290  7s. 

HEAVENLY  Shepherd,  Thee  we  pray 
For  Thy  servant  here  to-day : 
By  the  cross  upon  his  brow, 
By  his  ordination  vow, 


INSTITUTION  OF  MINISTERS.  237 


By  the  prayers  which  we  have  prayed 

For  the  Holy  Spirit's  aid, 

By  the  deep  and  fervent  love 

Owing  to  his  Lord  above, 

Grant  him  faithful  watch  to  keep, 

Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

2  From  the  silent  power  of  sin 
Lurking  secretly  within, 

May  the  grace  that  flows  from  Thee, 
Heavenly  Shepherd,  set  him  free  ; 
By  the  blessing  on  him  breathed, 
Bv  the  charge  to  him  bequeathed, 
Thou  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life, 
Gird  him  for  the  sacred  strife, 
Aye  his  faithful  watch  to  keep, 
Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

3  Speed  him  on  his  life-long  way*, 
Speed  him  whom  we  speed  to-day  ; 
Thou,  the  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
Give  him  souls  for  his  reward : 
Till  he  win  the  promised  crown, 
When  he  lays  his  burden  down 
Humbly  at  his  Saviour's  feet, 
Low  before  the  mercy-seat : 

Give  him,  Lord,  Thy  grace  to  keep, 
Tend  Thy  lambs,  and  feed  Thy  sheep. 

4  To  the  blessed  Trinity 
Now  let  praise  and  glory  be, 

In  Whose  Name  we  meet  to-day 
For  our  guidance,  as  we  pray 
That  we  may,  in  all  we  do, 
Pastor,  and  his  flock,  be  true ; 
True  to  man  in  heavenly  love, 
True  to  Thee,  our  God,  above, 
Till  we,  sheep  and  shepherd,  meet, 
Ransomed  at  Thy  judgment  seat. 


238  LAYING  OF  A  CORNER-STONE. 

Caging  of  a  Corner- Stone. 

291  LM- 

OLORD  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  fills 
The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 
And  yet  vouchsafes,  in  Christian  lands, 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands ; 

2  Grant  that  all  we  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay, 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own, 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner-stone. 

3  Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place ; 
The  beauty  of  the  oak  and  pine, 

The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine. 

4  To  Thee  they  all  belong ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea  ; 
And  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  throne, 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 

5  The  minds  that  guide,  endue  with  skill ; 
The  hands  that  work,  preserve  from  ill; 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  top -stone  in  its  day. 

6  Both  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 
Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee, 
0  ever  blessed  Trinity ! 

292  8.7. 

IN  the  Name  which  earth  and  heaven 
Ever  worship,  praise,  and  fear, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Shall  a  house  be  builded  here : 


LAYING  OF  A  CORNER-STONE.  239 

Here  with  prayer  its  deep  foundations, 

In  the  faith  of  Christ,  we  lay, 
Trusting  by  His  help  to  crown  it 

With  the  top -stone  in  its  day. 

2  Here  as  in  their  due  succession 

Stone  on  stone  the  workmen  place, 
Thus,  we  pray,  unseen  but  surely, 

Jesu,  build  us  up  in  grace ; 
Till,  within  these  walls  completed, 

We  complete  in  Thee  are  found ; 
And  to  Thee,  the  one  Foundation, 

Strong  and  living  stones,  are  bound. 

3  Fail*  shall  be  Thine  earthly  temple : 

Here  the  careless  passer-by 
Shall  bethink  him,  in  its  beauty, 

Of  the  holier  House  on  high ; 
Weary  hearts  and  troubled  spirits 

Here  shall  find  a  still  retreat ; 
Sinful  souls  shall  bring  their  burden 

Here  to  the  Absolver's  feet. 

4  Yet  with  truer,  nobler  beauty, 

Lord,  we  pray,  this  house  adorn, 
Where  Thy  Bride,  Thy  Church  redeemed, 

Robes  her  for  her  marriage  morn ; 
Clothed  in  garments  of  salvation, 

Rich  with  gems  of  heavenly  grace, 
Spouse  of  Christ,  arrayed  and  waiting 

Till  she  may  behold  His  face. 

5  Here  in  due  and  solemn  order 

May  her  ceaseless  prayer  arise ; 
Here  may  strains  of  holy  gladness 

Lift  her  heart  above  the  skies ; 
Here  the  word  of  life  be  spoken ; 

Here  the  child  of  God  be  sealed ; 
Here  the  Bread  of  Heaven  be  broken, 

"  Till  He  come,"  Himself  revealed. 


240  LAYING  OF  A  CORNER-STONE. 

6  Praise  to  Thee,  0  Master-Builder, 

Maker  of  the  earth  and  skies ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  in  Whom  Thy  temple 

Fitly  framed  together  lies ; 
Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Spirit, 

Binding  all  that  lives  in  one : 
Till  our  earthly  praise  be  ended, 

And  the  eternal  song  begun ! 

293  l.m. 

OTHOU,  in  Whom  alone  is  found 
The  strength  by  which  our  toil  is  blest, 
Upon  this  consecrated  ground 
Now  bid  Thy  cloud  of  glory  rest. 

2  In  Thy  great  Name  we  place  this  stone  j 

To  Thy  great  truth  these  walls  we  rear : 
Long  may  they  make  Thy  glory  known, 
And  long  our  Saviour  triumph  here. 

3  And  while  Thy  sons,  from  earth  apart, 

Here  seek  the  truth  from  heaven  that 
sprung, 
Fill  with  Thy  Spirit  every  heart, 
With  living  fire  touch  every  tongue. 

4  Lord,  feed  Thy  Church  with  peace  and  love ; 

Let  sin  and  error  pass  away, 
Till  truth's  full  influence  from  above 
Rejoice  the  earth  with  cloudless  day. 

294  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

CHRIST  is  our  corner-stone, 
On  Him  alone  we  build : 
With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled ; 
On  His  great  love  our  hopes  we  place, 
Of  present  grace  and  joys  above. 


CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES.*  241 

2  Oh,  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring  ; 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 

The  Three  in  One  to  sing, 
And  thus  proclaim  in  joyful  song, 
Both  loud  and  long,  that  glorious  Name. 

3  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 

For  evermore  draw  nigh  5 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh  j 
In  copious  shower  on  all  who  pray, 
Each  holy  day  Thy  blessings  pour. 

4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 

The  grace  which  we  implore  ; 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 

Be  with  us  evermore  ; 
Until  that  day  when  all  the  blest 
To  endless  rest  are  called  away. 


Consecration  of  Cljurdjcs. 
295  L.M. 

THY  Temple  is  not  made  with  hands, 
'Tis  lit  by  many  a  golden  star  j 
The  purple  heights  of  mountain  lands 
Its  everlasting  pillars  are. 

2  Thee,  highest  heaven  cannot  contain, 

Great  Lord  of  earth,  and  sky,  and  sea! 
Yet  enter  in,  and  bless  the  fane 
Adoring  hands  have  reared  for  Thee. 

3  [*  Unworthy  gift  and  touched  with  fears, 

And  memories  of  our  loved  at  rest ; 
Draw  nigh,  0  Lord,  and  dry  our  tears, 
And  be  Thy  presence  here  conf  est.] 
*  To  be  used  of  a  memorial  church. 


242  .CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES. 

4  For  welcome  to  the  babe  new-born, 

For  strengthening  hands  on  bended  head, 
For  blessings  on  the  marriage  morn, 
And  sweet  words  whispered  o'er  the  dead; 

5  For  food  divine  to  souls  sufficed, 

For  words  that  warn,  for  prayers  that 
press, 
Arise  and  enter  in,  0  Christ ! 
And  with  Thy  presence  all  things  bless. 

6  So  praise  to  Thy  great  Name  shall  rise 

Up  from  these  walls,  this  sacred  floor, 
Who  made,  Who  saves,  Who  sanctifies, 
Forever  and  for  evermore. 

296  l.m. 

JESU  !  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  And  since  within  no  walls  confined, 
Thou  dwellest  in  the  humble  mind  : 
Let  all  within  Thy  house  who  come, 
Departing,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

3  Yet  everywhere  Thou  guid'st  Thine  own 
To  raise  for  Thee  an  earthly  throne  ; 
And  where  Thy  Name  Thou  dost  record, 
There  Thou  wilt  come  and  bless  them,  Lord ! 

4  [*Behold,  at  Thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord; 
Come  Thou  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase.] 

5  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
And  here  to  wayward  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  Name ! 

*  For  enlargement  of  the  Church. 


CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES.  243 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  might  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care  : 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes ! 

7  Here  to  the  babe  new-born  on  earth, 
Grant  Thou  the  newer,  better  birth ; 
By  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
Restoring  all  that  Adam  lost. 

8  Here  to  the  weary,  hungry  soul, 

Give  Thou  the  gift  that  maketh  whole  : 
The  bread  that  is  Christ's  flesh,  for  food, 
The  wine  that  is  the  Saviour's  blood. 

9  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  Thou  art  near ; 
Nor  short  Thine  arm,  nor  deaf  Thine  ear; 
Oh,  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  Thine  own ! 

297  l.m. 

C10ME,  Jesus,  from  the  sapphire  throne, 
;   Where  Thy  redeemed  behold  Thy  face, 
Enter  this  temple,  now  Thine  own, 
And  let  Thy  glory  fill  the  place. 

2  We  praise  Thee  that  to-day  we  see 

Its  sacred  walls  before  Thee  stand ; 

'Tis  Thine  for  us :  'tis  ours  for  Thee ; 

Reared  by  Thy  kind  assisting  hand. 

3  Oft  as  returns  the  day  of  rest, 

Let  heartfelt  worship  here  ascend ; 
With  Thine  own  joy  fill  every  breast, 
With  Thine  own  power  Thy  word  attend. 

4  Here  in  the  dark  and  sorrowing  day, 

Bid  Thou  the  throbbing  heart  be  still : 
Oh,  wipe  the  mourner's  tears  away, 
And  give  new  strength  to  meet  Thy  will. 


244  CONSECRATION  OF  CHURCHES. 

5  When  round  this  Board  Thine  own  shall 

meet, 
And  keep  the  feast  of  dying  love, 
Be  our  communion  ever  sweet 
With  Thee,  and  with  Thy  Church  above. 

6  Come,  faithful  Shepherd,  feed  Thy  sheep ; 

In  Thine  own  arms  the  lambs  enfold ; 
Give  help  to  climb  the  heavenward  steep, 
Till  Thy  full  glory  we  behold. 

298  8.7. 

GOD  of  love,  our  Father,  Saviour, 
Holy  Spirit,  Thee  we  praise ! 
Triune  God,  all  thought  transcending, 

Fain  would  we  a  temple  raise 
Worthy  of  Thy  loving-kindness, 
Hallowed  through  all  earthly  days ! 

2  Make  these  stones  a  hallowed  symbol, 

Saints  of  God  who  run  may  read, 
Types  of  those  whom,  blest  Kedeemer, 

Thou  from  sin  and  woe  hast  freed, 
Pillars  Thou  hast  hewn  and  shapen, 

Thine  elect  in  very  deed ! 

3  Lord!  restore  the  gates  of  Sion, 

Let  her  courts  with  praise  resound! 
May  Thy  light  and  love  descending 

Shed  their  radiant  joys  around, 
So  shall  man  reveal  Thy  glory : 

Earth,  like  heaven,  be  hallowed  ground ! 

A  Iso  the  following : 
382  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 
479  Oh,  with  due  reverence  let  us  all. 

482  In  loud  exalted  strains. 

483  Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation. 

484  We  love  the  place,  O  God. 

489  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above. 


RESTORATION  OF  A  CHURCH.                 245 
^ , 

Eestoration  of  a  (Eljurcl). 

299  8.7. 

LIFT  the  strain  of  high  thanksgiving ! 
Tread  with  songs  the  hallowed  way ! 
Praise  our  fathers'  God,  for  mercies 

New  to  us  their  sons  to-day : 
Here  they  built  for  Him  a  dwelling, 

Served  Him  here  in  ages  past, 
Fixed  it  for  His  sure  possession, 
Holy  ground,  while  time  shall  last. 

2  When  the  years  had  wrought  their  changes, 

He,  our  own  unchanging  God, 
Thought  on  this  His  habitation, 

Looked  on  His  decayed  abode ; 
Heard  our  prayers,  and  helped  our  counsels. 

Blessed  the  silver  and  the  gold, 
Till  once  more  His  house  is  standing 

Firm  and  stately  as  of  old. 

3  Entering  then  Thy  gates  with  praises, 

Lord,  be  ours  Thine  Israel's  prayer: 
"'Rise  into  Thy  place  of  resting, 

Show  Thy  promised  presence  there ! " 
Let  the  gTacious  word  be  spoken 

Here,  as  once  on  Sion's  height, 
"  This  shall  be  Mv  rest  forever, 

This  My  dwelling  of  delight." 

4  Fill  this  latter  house  with  glory 

Greater  than  the  former  knew ; 
Clothe  with  righteousness  its  priesthood, 

Guide  us  all  to  reverence  true ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  One's  anointing 

Here  its  sevenfold  blessing  shed ; 
Spread  for  us  the  heavenly  banquet, 

Satisfy  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

5  Praise  to  Thee,  almighty  Father, 

Praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Son, 


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246  DEDICATION  OF  HOUSES,  PLACES  AND  THINGS. 

. ___^ 

Praise  to  Thee,  all-quickening  Spirit, 

Ever  blessed  Three  in  One : 
Threefold  Power  and  Grace  and  Wisdom, 

Molding  out  of  sinful  clay, 
Living  stones  for  that  true  temple 

Which  shall  never  know  decay. 

IDebication  of  Rouses,  JJlacee  anh 

300  HOSPITAL.  S.  M. 

PIRIT  of  truth,  we  call 
On  Thee  this  house  to  bless, 
Give  wisdom,  strength  and  grace  to  all 
Who  here  Thy  Name  confess. 

2  Spirit  of  mercy,  bring 

Thy  balm  the  sick  to  heal ; 
And  make  the  weary  ones  to  sing, 
Who  shall  Thy  presence  feel. 

3  Spirit  of  peace,  descend, 

Thyself  the  heavenly  Dove  j 
Let  care  for  souls  and  bodies  blend 
In  ministries  of  love. 

4  Spirit  of  Christ,  abide 

In  every  heart  alway; 
And  crown,  0  Jesus  crucified, 
The  work  begun  to-day. 

301  HOME  FOR  THE  AGED.  7s. 

LORD  of  life,  of  love,  of  light, 
Clothed  in  mercy,  armed  with  might, 
Worship  centres  at  Thy  throne, 
Praise  belongs  to  Thee  alone ! 
Be  this  house  forever  Thine ; 
Through  it  let  Thy  favor  shine ; 
Feed  the  souls  that  here  shall  meet, 
From  Thy  bounty  pure  and  sweet. 


DEDICATION  OF  HOUSES,  PLACES  AND  THINGS.  247 

2  Write  salvation  on  these  walls ; 
Succor  those  whom  sin  enthralls; 
Lightened  with  celestial  rays, 
Let  these  gates  reflect  Thy  praise. 
Thou  Who  dwellest  where  is  sung 
Praise  to  Thee  by  human  tongue, 
With  the  presence  of  Thy  grace 
Dwell  henceforth  within  this  place. 

3  On  Thine  aged  servants  pour 
Richest  mercies  from  Thy  store, 
And  till  life's  brief  hour  shall  end, 
Be  their  Guardian,  Saviour,  Friend. 
Father  holy !  Christ  most  blest ! 
Evermore  within  us  rest ! 

Spirit  pure,  illume  our  ways 
With  Thy  bright,  celestial  rays ! 

302  BURIAL    GROUND.  8s. 

OTHOU,  in  Whom  Thy  saints  repose, 
When  life's  brief  conflict  finds  its  close ; 
Behold  us  met  before  Thy  face 
To  hallow  this  their  resting-place : 
Safe  are  the  souls  whom  Thou  dost  keep  j 
And  safely  here  their  dust  shall  sleep. 

2  Thou  knowest,  Lord, — for  Thou  hast  w,ept 
Beside  the  tomb  where  Lazarus  slept, — 
What  tears  must  flow,  what  hearts  must 

bleed, 
When  here  we  sow  the  precious  seed : 
Thou  still  rememberest,  on  Thy  throne, 
Thy  garden  grave  and  sealed  stone. 

3  Bid  then  Thy  hosts  encamp  around 
This  chosen  spot  of  holy  ground : 
Here  let  calm  hope  with  memory  dwell, 
And  faith  of  heavenly  comfort  tell : 

No  thought  of  ill,  no  footstep  rude 
Profane  the  sacred  solitude. 


•248  DEDICATION  OF  HOUSES,  PLACES  AND  THINGS. 

4  Here  when  Thy  mourners  shall  repair 
In  lonely  grief  and  trembling  prayer, 
Lift  Thou  sad  hearts  and  streaming  eyes 
To  those  fair  glades  of  Paradise, 
Where  safe  within  the  guarded  gate 
Thy  ransomed  souls  in  patience  wait. 

5  And  when  the  valley,  thick  with  corn, 
Shall  laugh  to  see  Thy  harvest-morn, 
Here  may  the  angel-reapers  find 
Full  many  a  sheaf  for  Thee  to  bind, 
And  in  Thy  golden  garner  store, 
Our  fruit  of  tears  for  evermore. 

303  CHURCH  BELLS.  8.7. 

RAISED  between  the  earth  and  heaven, 
Now  our  bells  are  set  on  high ; 
In  the  Name  of  Him  Who  giveth 
Skill,  and  strength,  and  industry. 

2  For  His  praise  we  meekly  lay  them 

As  a  gift  beneath  His  throne ; 

All  their  sweet  and  noblest  music 

Shall  resound  for  Him  alone. 

3  Faithful  men  afar  shall  listen, 

'Mid  their  daily  toil  or  rest, 
While  the  melody  shall  bid  them 
Love  the  Church  where  all  are  blest. 

4  Earth's  rejoicings,  bright  and  holy, 

Shall  be  signed  with  joyful  peal ; 
And  the  music  from  the  steeple 
Shall  our  faith  and  love  reveal. 

5  They  who  languish,  sick  and  lonely, 

Shall  be  minded,  as  they  sigh, 

Of  the  Church's  one  communion, 

God's  true  home  and  family. 

6  When  the  spirits  of  the  faithful 

Pass  away  to  light  and  peace ; 


DEDICATION  OF  HOUSES,  PLACES  AND  THINGS.  249 

Solemn  tones  shall  then  forewarn  us, 
Soon  onr  life  and  work  must  cease. 

7  May  these  loud  and  well-tuned  voices, 
Pealing  forth  in  grand  accord, 
Lift  our  hearts  through  joy  and  sorrow 
To  Thy  throne,  most  gracious  Lord. 

304  AN   ORGAN.  P.  M. 

ANGEL-VOICES,  ever  singing 
-A.  Round  Thy  throne  of  light : 
Angel-harps,  forever  ringing, 

Rest  not  day  nor  night ; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee, 
And  confess  Thee 
Lord  of  might ! 

2  Lord,  we  know  Thy  love  rejoices 

O'er  each  work  of  Thine ; 
Thou  didst  ears,  and  hands,  and  voices 

For  Thy  praise  combine ; 
Craftsman's  art  and  music's  measure 
For  Thy  pleasure 
Didst  design. 

3  Here,  great  God,  to-dav  we  offer 

Of  Thine  own  to  Thee  j 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer, 

All  unworthily, 
Hearts  and  minds,  and  hands  and  voices, 
In  our  choicest 
Melody. 

4  Honor,  glory,  might,  and  merit, 

Thine  shall  ever  be ! 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Blessed  Trinity ! 
Of  the  best  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Earth  and  heaven 
Render  Thee ! 


TRAVELLERS  BY  SEA  OR  LAND. 


0 


GLxavtllexB  bg  Sect  or  £ano. 

05  C.  M. 

LORD,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 
Upon  the  lonely  deep, 
Our  guard,  when  on  the  silent  deck 
The  nightly  watch  we  keep. 

2  We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around, 
'Mid  rising  winds,  we  hear 

The  multitude  of  waters  surge  j 
For  Thou,  0  God,  art  near. 

3  The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the  storm, 
The  ocean  and  the  land, 

All,  all  are  Thine,  and  held  within 
The  hollow  of  Thy  hand. 

4  As  when  on  blue  Gennesareth 
Rose  high  the  angry  wave, 

And  Thy  disciples  quailed  in  dread, 
One  word  of  Thine  could  save  j 

5  So  when  the  fiercer  storms  arise 
From  man's  unbridled  will, 

Be  Thou,  Lord,  present  in  our  hearts 
To  whisper,  "  Peace,  be  still." 


6  *  If  duty  calls,  from  threatened  strife 

To  guard  our  native  shore, 
And  shot  and  shell  are  answering 
The  booming  cannon's  roar ; 

7  Be  Thou  the  mainguard  of  our  host 

Till  war  and  dangers  cease, 
Defend  the  right,  put  up  the  sword, 
And  through  the  world  make  peace. 

8  Across  this  troubled  tide  of  life 

Thyself  our  pilot  be, 
Until  we  reach  that  better  land, 
The  land  that  knows  no  sea. 
*  To  be  added  in  time  of  war. 


TRAVELLERS  BY  SEA  OR  LAND. 


306  8s. 

"EXTERNAL  Father!  strong  to  save, 

J^  Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless 
wave, 

Who  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 

Its  own  appointed  limits  keep ; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea ! 

2  0  Christ !  Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walked'st  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amidst  its  rage  didst  sleep ; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea ! 

3  Most  Holy  Spirit !  Who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace ; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea ! 

4  0  Trinity  of  love  and  power ! 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour ; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and 
sea. 

307  l.m. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  hear  our  cry, 
-^-  As  o'er  the  trackless  deep  we  roam  j 
Be  Thou  our  haven  always  nigh, 
■  On  homeless  waters,  Thou  our  home. 
2  0  Jesus,  Saviour,  at  Whose  voice 
The  tempest  sank  to  perfect  rest, 


252  TRAVELLERS  BY  SEA  OR  LAND. 

Bid  Thou  the  fearful  heart  rejoice, 
And  cleanse  and  calm  the  troubled  breast. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  beneath  Whose  power 

The  ocean  woke  to  life  and  light, 
Command  Thy  blessing  in  this  hour, 
Thy  fostering  warmth,  Thy  quickening 
might. 

4  Great  God  of  our  salvation,  Thee 

We  love,  we  worship,  we  adore  ; 
Our  refuge  on  time's  changeful  sea, 
Our  joy  on  heaven'^  eternal  shore. 

308  l.m. 

"\X7HILE  o'er  the  deep  Thy  servants  sail, 
'  ▼     Send  Thou,  0  Lord,  the  prosperous 
gale; 
And  on  their  hearts,  where'er  they  go, 
Oh,  let  Thy  heavenly  breezes  blow. 

2  If  on  the  morning's  wings  they  fly, 
They  will  not  pass  beyond  Thine  eye  : 
The  wanderer's  prayer  Thou  bend'st  to 

hear, 
And  faith  exults  to  know  Thee  near. 

3  When  tempests  rock  the  groaning  bark, 
Oh,  hide  them  safe  in  Jesus'  ark ! 
When  in  the  tempting  port  they  ride,. 
Oh,  keep  them  safe  at  Jesus'  side ! 

4  If  life's  wide  ocean  smile  or  roar, 

Still  guide  them  to  the  heavenly  shore  ; 
And  grant  their  dust  in  Christ  may  sleep, 
Abroad,  at  home,  or  in  the  deep. 

309  7s. 

AFE  upon  the  billowy  deep, 
Loving  Lord,  Thy  servants  keep  ; 


S 


TRAVELLERS  BY  SEA  OR  LAND. 


Helpless,  trusting  pilgrims  they, 
Guard  them  on  their  watery  way. 

2  In  the  morning  fill  their  sails, 
'Mid  the  dark  send  favoring  gales ; 
If  their  sky  be  overcast, 

Calm  the  waves,  and  still  the  blast. 

3  Let  Thy  sunshine  guide  by  day ; 
Send  at  eve  the  starry  ray ; 
Through  the  watches  of  the  night, 
Be  Thou,  Lord,  their  shining  light. 

4  Thus  as  hour  by  hour  rolls  by 
Watch  them  with  Thy  sleepless  eye  : 
Guide  with  Thine  almighty  hand 
Safe  unto  the  haven-land. 

5  And  at  last,  life's  voyage  o'er, 
Take  us  to  the  heavenly  shore, 
Safe  in  port,  to  dwell  with  Thee 
Where  there  shall  be  "no  more  sea." 

310  8.8.8.8.8.8.8.7. 

O  MIGHTY  God,  Creator,  King, 
Who  rulest  over  sea  and  land, 
And  dost  the  ocean  deeps  sustain 
Within  the  hollow  of  Thine  hand ; 
*    Oh,  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea, 
That  they  may  now  and  ever  be 
Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping. 

2  And  Thou  Who  cam'st  on  earth  to  breathe 
The  breath  of  peace  o'er  heath  and  hill, 
Didst  walk  upon  the  angry  wave, 

And  bid  the  troubled  sea  "  be  still ; " 
Oh,  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea, 
That  they  may  now  and  ever  be 
Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping. 


254  GENERAL. 


3  Wherever  danger  threatens,  then, 
0  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  there, 
And  breathe  into  each  trembling  heart 
The  will  and  power  of  fervent  prayer ; 
That  we  and  all  who  cry  to  Thee, 
With  those  who  traverse  land  or  sea, 
Both  now  and  evermore  may  be, 
0  ever  Blessed  Trinity, 

Safe  in  Thy  holy  keeping. 


VI.    GENERAL. 

311  11.10. 

A  NCIENT  of  days,  Who  sittest,  throned  in 
-^-     glory ; 

To  Thee  all  knees  are  bent,  all  voices  pray ; 
Thy  love  has  blest  the  wide  world's  won- 
drous story, 
With  light  and  life  since  Eden's  dawning 
day. 

2  O  Holy  Father,  Who  hast  led  Thy  children 

In  all  the  ages,  with  the  Fire  and  Cloud,  * 
Through   seas   dry-shod;   through   weary 

wastes  bewildering; 
To  Thee,  in  reverent  love,  our  hearts  are 

bowed. 

3  0  Holy  Jesus,  Brince  of  Peace  and  Saviour, 

To  Thee  we  owe  the  peace  that  still  pre- 
vails, 
Stilling  the  rude  wills  of  men's  wild  be- 
havior, 

And  calming  passion's  fierce  and  stormy 
gales. 


GENERAL.  255 


4  0  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  the  Life-giver, 

Thine  is  the  quickening  power  that  gives 

increase : 
From  Thee  have  flowed,  as  from  a  pleasant 

river, 
Our  plenty,  Avealth,  prosperity,  and  peace. 

5  0  Triune  God,  with  heart  and  voice  adoring, 

Praise  we  the  goodness  that  doth  crown 
our  days ; 
Pray  we,  that  Thou  wilt  hear  us,  still  im- 
ploring 

Thy  love  and  favor,  kept  to  us  always. 


312 


rs. 


pHRIST,  Whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
V>    Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sim  of  Righteousness,  arise ! 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ! 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see ; 
Till  Thou  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine ! 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief ! 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine ! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief ! 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day ! 

313  L.M. 

LORD  of  all  being ;  throned  afar, 
Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star ; 


GENERAL. 


Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near ! 

2  Sun  of  our  life,  Thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day ; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  Thy  smile  withdrawn ; 
Our  noontide  is  Thy  gracious  dawn; 
Our  rainbow  arch,  Thy  mercy's  sign ; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  Thine. 

4  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  Whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  Thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5  Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee, 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 


314  8S. 

OH,  who  like  Thee,  so  calm,  so  bright, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,   Thou   Light   of 
Light! 
Oh,  who  like  Thee  did  ever  go 
So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe ! 
So  meek,  so  lowly,  yet  so  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility. 

2  O  wondrous  Lord,  our  souls  would  be 
Still  more  and  more  conformed  to  Thee ; 
Would  lose  the  pride,  the  taint  of  sin, 
That  burns  these  fevered  veins  within; 
And  learn  of  Thee,  the  lowly  One, 
And  like  Thee  all  our  journey  run. 

3  Oh,  grant  us  ever  on  the  road 

To  trace  the  footsteps  of  our  God ; 


GENERAL. 


That  when  Thou  shalt  appear,  arrayed 
In  light  to  judge  the  quick  and  dead, 
We  may  to  life  immortal  soar, 
Through  Thee,  Who  livest  evermore. 

315  L.M. 

WHERE'ER  have  trod  Thy  sacred  feet, 
Teach  us,  O  Lord,  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Where  men  in  busy  concourse  meet, 
Or  in  the  lonely  wilderness. 

2  Bid  us  with  Thee  to  watch  and  pray, 

With  Thee  to  die,  with  Thee  to  rise, 

With  Thee  to  bear  our  cross  each  day, 

With  Thee  to  soar  beyond  the  skies. 

3  Where'er  Thou  art  may  we  remain  j 

Where'er  Thou  goest  may  we  go : 
With  Thee,  0  Lord,  no  grief  is  pain  j 
Away  from  Thee,  all  joy  is  woe. 

4  Oh,  may  we  in  each  holy  Tide, 

Each  solemn  season,  dwell  with  Thee ! 
Content  if  only  by  Thy  side 
In  life  or  death  we  still  may  be. 

316  8.8.8.8.11. 

H  OS  ANNA  to  the  living  Lord! 
Hosanna  to  the  incarnate  Word ! 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing! 
Hosanna,  Lord !  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

2  Hosanna,  Lord!  Thine  angels  cry; 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 
The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound ; 

Hosanna,  Lord !  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

3  0  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer : 


GENERAL. 


Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  Name. 
Where  we  Thy  parting  promise  claim : 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

-A  But.  chiefest.  in  our  cleansed  breast. 
Eternal !  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest : 
And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee. 
Hosanna.  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

5  So  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day. 
When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away. 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain. 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


317  p.m. 

THOT7  art  coming.  0  my  Saviour  ! 
Thou  ait  coming.  0  my  King! 
In  Thy  beauty  all-resplendent. 
In  Thy  glory  all-transcendent : 
Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing: 
Coming :  in  the  opening  east 

Herald  brightness  slowly  swell:-  : 
Coming  :  0  Thou  glorious  Priest ! 
Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bell-  ! 

2  Thou  art  coming.  Thou  art  coming : 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way : 
We  shall  see  Thee,  we  shall  know  Thee. 
We  shall  bless  Thee,  we  shall  show  Thee 

All  our  hearts  could  never  say ; 
What  an  anthem  that  will  Vie. 

Music  rapturously  sweet. 
Pouring  out  our  love  to  Thee 

At  Thine  own  aLUglorious  feet. 

3  Thou  art  coming :  at  Thy  table 

We  are  witnesses  for  this : 


GENERAL.  259 


While  remembering  hearts  Thou  meetest 
In  communion  clearest,  sweetest, 

Earnest  of  our  coming  bliss ; 
Showing  not  Thy  death  alone, 

And  Thy  love  exceeding  great, 
But  Thy  coming,  and  Thy  throne, 

All  for  which  we  long  and  wait. 

4  Thou  art  coming ;  we  are  waiting 

With  a  hope  that  cannot  fail ; 
Asking  not  the  day  or  hour, 
Resting  on  Thy  word  of  power, 

Anchored  safe  within  the  veil. 
Time  appointed  may  be  long, 

But  the  vision  must  be  sure ; 
Certainty  shall  make  us  strong, 

Joyful  patience  can  endure. 

5  Oh,  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 

Thee,  our  own  beloved  Lord ! 
Every  tongue  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Worship,  honor;  glory,  blessing 

Brought  to  Thee  with  one  accord ; 
Thee,  our  Master,  and  our  Friend, 

Vindicated  and  enthroned ; 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end 

Glorified,  adored,  and  owned ! 

318  8.7. 

JESUS  came,  the  heavens  adoring, 
Came  with  peace  from  realms  on  high  ; 
Jesus  came  for  man's  redemption, 

Lowly  came  on  earth  to  die ; 
Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Came  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus  comes  again  in  mercy, 

When  our  hearts  are  bowed  with  care ; 


GENERAL. 


Jesus  comes  again  in  answer 
To  an  earnest,  heart-felt  prayer ; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Comes  to  save  us  from  despair. 

3  Jesus  comes  to  hearts  rejoicing, 
Bringing  news  of  sins  forgiven ; 

Jesus  comes  in  sounds  of  gladness, 
Leading  souls  redeemed  to  heaven ; 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Now  the  gate  of  death  is  riven. 

±  Jesus  comes  in  joy  and  sorrow, 
Shares  alike  our  hopes  and  fears ; 

Jesus  comes,  whate'er  befalls  us, 
Glads  our  hearts,  and  dries  our  tears 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Cheering  e'en  our  failing  years. 

5  Jesus  comes  on  clouds  triumphant, 
When  the  heavens  shall  pass  away ; 

Jesus  comes  again  in  glory ; 
Let  us  then  our  homage  pay, 

Alleluia !  ever  singing, 
Till  the  dawn  of  endless  day. 


319 


P.M. 


THOU  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy 
kingly  crown, 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me ; 
But  in  Bethlehem's  home  was  there  found 
no  room 
For  Thy  holy  Nativity. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus! 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

2  Heaven's  arches  rang  when  the  angels  sang, 
Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree ; 


GENERAL.  261 


But  in  lowly  birth  didst  Thou  come  to  earth, 
And  in  great  humility. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus ! 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

3  The  foxes  found  rest,  and  the  birds  had  their 

nest 
In  the  shade  of  the  forest  tree ; 
But  Thv  couch  was  the  sod,  0  Thou  Son  of 

God, 
In  the  desert  of  Galilee. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus! 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

4  Thou  earnest,  0  Lord,  with  the  living  word, 

That  should  set  Thy  people  free ; 
But  with  mocking  scorn,  and  with  crown  of 

thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary. 

Oh,  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus ! 

Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea. 

5  When  the  heavens  shall  ring,  and  the  angels 

sing 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory, 
Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home,  saying,  "  Yet 

there  is  room, 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  Thee." 

And  my  heart  shall  rejoice,  Lord  Jesus, 

When  Thou  comest  and  callest  for  me. 

320  l.m. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord, 
-£\-  Who  wore  the  garb  of  flesh  and  blood ; 
And  chose  a  manger  for  Thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  were  Thine  alone. 

2  Once  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow : 
A  virgin's  arms  contain  Thee  now ; 
While  angels  who  in  Thee  rejoice 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 


GENEEAL. 


3  A  little  child,  Thou  art  our  guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest  : 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

4  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night, 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  divine, 

Like  Thine  own  angels,  round  Thee  shine. 

5  All  this  for  us  Thy  love  hath  done ; 
By  this  to  Thee  our  love  is  won ; 
For  this  our  joyful  songs  we  raise ; 
For  this  we  sing  Thee  ceaseless  praise. 


321 


8.7. 


TO  the  Name  of  our  salvation, 
Laud  and  honor  let  us  pay, 
"Which  for  many  a  generation 

Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay ; 
But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2  Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure ; 

Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 
Name  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasure, 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure. 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3  'Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 

Name  for  songs  of  victory, 
Name  for  holy  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery, 
Name  for  joyful  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4  'Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  preacheth 

Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear ; 


GENERAL.  263 


Who  in  prayer  this  Name  beseecheth 
Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near ; 

Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth, 
Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

5  Therefore  we  in  love  adoring, 
This  most  blessed  Name  revere ; 

Holy  Jesus,  Thee  imploring 
So  to  write  it  in  us  here, 

That  hereafter,  heavenward  soaring', 
We  may  sing-  with  angels  there. 


322  7s. 

pONQUERING  kings  their  titles  take 
V_y   From  the  foes  they  captive  make  : 
Jesus,  by  a  nobler  deed, 
From  the  thousands  He  hath  freed. 

2  Yes :  none  other  Name  is  given 
Unto  mortals  under  heaven, 
Which  can  make  the  dead  arise, 
And  exalfrthein  to  the  skies. 

3  We  would  gladly  for  that  Name 
Bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame  : 
Joyfully  for  Him  to  die, 

Is  not  death  but  victory. 

4  Jesus, Who  dost  condescend 

To  be  called  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Hear  us,  as  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Glorying  in  Thy  Name  to-day. 

323  /.a 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 


GENERAL. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free : 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong, 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth. 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth : 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  Kings  shall  bow  down  before  Him. 

And  gold  and  incense  bring ; 
All  nations  shall  adore  Him, 

His  praise  all  people  sing ; 
To  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 

5  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  His  throne  shall  rest ; 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  Name  shall  stand  forever, 

His  changeless  Name  of  Love. 


GENERAL.  265 


324  c.  m. 

JOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come : 
Let  earth  receive  her  King* ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  world !  the  Saviour  reigns  : 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

325  8.7. 

LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling- 
Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Jesus,  now  Thyself  revealing, 
Scatter  every  cloud  beneath. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  Thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  Thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  doubts,  and  cheering 
Every  meek  and  contrite  heart. 

3  Show  Thy  power  in  every  nation, 

0  Thou  Prince  of  Peace  and  Love ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation. 
Fix  our  hearts  on  things  above. 

4  By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release  : 


GENERAL. 


By  the  presence  of  Thy  Spirit, 
Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

326  cm. 

0  VERY  God  of  very  God, 
And  very  Light  of  Light, 
Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright ; 

2  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  fears  are  strong, 

Thick  darkness  blinds  our  eyes ; 
Cold  is  the  night ;  Thy  people  long 
That  Thou,  their  Sun,  wouldst  rise. 

3  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  gray, 

The  east  is  brightening  fast, 
And  kindling  to  the  perfect  day, 
That  never  shall  be  past. 

4  Oh,  guide  us  till  our  path  is  done, 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore ! 

5  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  daylight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come  our  gloom  to  chase, 
With  healing  in  Thy  wings. 

327  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

THOU,  Whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard. 
And  took  their  flight ; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And,  where  the  Gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
Let  there  be  light ! 


GENERAL.  267 


2  Thou  Who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly-blind, 
Oh,  now,  to  all  mankind, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holv  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight ! 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And,  in  earth's  darkest  place 

Let  there  be  light ! 

4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might ; 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide, 

Let  there  be  light ! 

328  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

LORD  of  all  power  and  might, 
Father  of  love  and  light, 
Speed  on  Thy  word ! 
Oh,  let  the  Gospel  sound 
All  the  wide  world  around, 
Wherever  man  is  found ! 
God  speed  His  word! 

2  Hail,  blessed  Jubilee ! 
Thine,  Lord,  the  glory  be  ; 

Alleluia ! 
Thine  was  the  mighty  plan  ; 
From  Thee  the  work  began ; 
Away  with  praise  of  man ! 

Glory  to  God ! 


GENEftAL. 


3  Lo,  what  embattled  foes, 
Stern  in  their  hate,  oppose 

God's  holy  word ! 
One  for  His  truth  we  stand, 
Strong  in  His  own  right  hand, 
Firm  as  a  martyr-band : 

God  shield  His  word ! 

4  Onward  shall  be  our  course, 
Despite  of  fraud  or  force ; 

God  is  before. 
His  words  ere  long  shall  run 
Free  as  the  noon-day  sun ; 
His  purpose  must  be  done : 

God  bless  His  word ! 

329  6s. 

THY  kingdom  come,  0  God ! 
Thy  rule,  0  Christ,  begin ! 
Break  with  Thine  iron  rod 
The  tyrannies  of  sin ! 

2  Where  is  Thy  reign  of  peace, 

And  purity,  and  love  ? 
When  shall  all  hatred  cease, 
As  in  the  realms  above  ? 

3  When  comes  the  promised  time 

That  war  shall  be  no  more, 
Oppression,  lust,  and  crime 
Shall  flee  Thy  face  before  f 

4  We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  arise, 

And  come  in  Thy  great  might ; 
Revive  our  longing  eyes, 
Which  languish  for  Thy  sight. 

5  O'er  heathen  lands  afar 

Thick  darkness  broodeth  yet : 
Arise,  0  morning  Star, 
Arise,  and  never  set. 


GENERAL. 


330  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow ! 
The  gladly  solemn  sound ) 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home  ! 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ! 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home  ! 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God! 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  His  blood 

Through  all  the  world  proclaim  ! 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home  ! 


331 


rs. 


"WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

▼  »     What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? 
Traveller,  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own; 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 


270  GENERAL. 


3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo !  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 


332  7S. 

GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine ; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ; 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored ; 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ; 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 
Man  to  God  devoted  live ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 

333  s.  m. 

FAR  from  my  heavenly  home, 
Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  blest  Spirit,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 
And  fain  would  thither  flee ; 


GENERAL.  271 


My  heart,  0  Sion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road  ; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness, 
And  reach  the  saints'  abode  ? 

4  God  of  my  life,  be  near : 

On  Thee  my  hopes  I  cast: 
Oh,  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last ! 

334  s.  m. 

MY  soul  with  patience  waits 
For  Thee,  the  living  Lord ; 
My  hopes  are  on  Thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never-failing  word. 

2  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  Thy  enlivening  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

3  Let  Israel  trust  in  God ; 

No  bounds  His  mercy  knows; 
The   plenteous    source    and    spring   from 
whence 
Eternal  succor  flows ; 

4  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 

Supplies  in  want  convey  j 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

335  .  7S. 

JESU,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 


GENERAL. 


Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past j 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee ; 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cleanse  from  every  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

336  7s. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 


GENERAL.  273 


When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

337  cm. 

OH,  help  us,  Lord ;  each  hour  of  need 
Thy  heavenly  succor  give : 
Help  us  in  thought,  in  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live ! 

2  Oh,  help  us  when  our  spirits  cry 

With  contrite  anguish  sore ; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dry, 
Oh,  help  us,  Lord,  the  more ! 

3  Oh,  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe ! 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  Oh,  help  us,  Saviour,  from  on  high : 

We  have  no  help  but  Thee. 

Oh,  help  us  so  to  live  and  die 

As  Thine  in  heaven  to  be ! 

338  cm. 

O  GRACIOUS  God,  in  Whom  I  live, 
My  feeble  efforts  aid  : 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

2  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

3  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  Thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 


274  GENERAL. 


o 


4  Oh,  keep  me  in  Thy  heavenly  wav, 
And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray 
From  happiness  and  Thee. " 

339  l.m. 

THOU  to  Whose  all-searching'  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 

Search,  prove  my  heart ;  it  pants  for  Thee ; 

Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free ! 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross; 
Hallow  each  thought ;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  Thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  Thou  my  light,  be  Thou  my  way ; 

No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  harm,  while  Thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart' in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesu,  Thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  Thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  Thee : 
Oh,  let  Thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  holy  hill! 

340  6.5. 

TN  the  hour  of  trial, 
J-   Jesu,  plead  for  me  j 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee ; 
When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favor 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 


GENERAL.  275 


2  With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  me  harm ; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

Sad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance, 

Cross-crowned  Calvary. 

3  Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil,  and  woe ; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below ; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see ; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

4  When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fraught  with  strife  and  pain, 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

Through  that  mortal  strife, 
Jesu,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life. 


341 


8.8.8.4. 


JESUS,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me, 
For  I  am  weary  and  opprest ; 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee : 
Thou  art  my  Rest. 

2  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak  ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length  ; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  : 
Thou  art  my  Strength. 

3  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way, 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night  ; 


276  GENERAL. 


Oh,  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray ! 
Thou  art  my  Light. 

4  "When  Satan  flings  his  fiery  darts, 

I  look  to  Thee  ;  my  terrors  cease  ; 
Thy  cross  a  hiding-place  imparts : 
Thou  art  my  Peace. 

5  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink, 

In  that  tremendous,  latest  strife. 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink : 
Thou  art  my  Life. 

6  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

E'en  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall ; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  All. 

342  p.  m. 

ART  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
-^-  Art  thou  sore  distrest  ? 
"  Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  "  and  coming, 
Be  at  rest." 

2  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  guide  J? 
"  In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side." 

3  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns  ? 
"  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns." 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What  His  guerdon  here  ? 
"  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last  ? 


GENERAL.  277 


I 


"  Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  past." 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away." 

7  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless  ? 
Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs. 
Answer, "  Yes." 

343  6s. 

HUNGER  and  I  thirst ; 
Jesu,  my  Manna  be : 
Ye  living  waters,  burst 
Out  of  the  Rock  for  me. 

2  Thou  bruised  and  broken  Bread, 

My  life-long  wants  supply  ; 
As  living  souls  are  fed, 
Oh,  feed  me,  or  I  die ! 

3  Thou  true  life-giving  Vine, 

Let  me  Thy  sweetness  prove  ; 
Renew  my  life  with  Thine, 
Refresh  my  soul  with  love. 

4  Rough  paths  my  feet  have  trod, 

Since  first  their  course  began  ; 
Feed  me,  Thou  Bread  of  God ; 
Help  me,  Thou  Son  of  Man. 

5  For  still  the  desert  lies 

My  thirsting  soul  before  ; 
Oh,  living  waters,  rise 
Within  me  evermore ! 

344  p.m. 

NEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee, 


GENERAL. 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross, 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer, 

Weary  and  lone, 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone ; 
Yet  in  my  dreanis  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  grief  s 

Altars  I'll  raise ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


345 


6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 


M 


Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvarv, 


GENERAL.  279 


Saviour  divine ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  j 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine! 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away ; 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside ! 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul ! 


346 


CM. 


LORD,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 
And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

2  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 
Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  grief  to  share. 


280  GENERAL. 


3  Let  grace  our  selfishness  expel, 

Our  earthliness  refine  j 
And  kindness  in  our  bosoms  dwell, 
As  free  and  true  as  Thine. 

4  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  grief's  dark  day  come  on, 
We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  cry, 
"  Father,  Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of.  strife, 

Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
Oh,  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven ! 

347  7s. 

SINFUL,  sighing  to  be  blest; 
Bound,  and  longing  to  be  free ; 
"Weary,  waiting  for  my  rest ; 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

2  Goodness  I  have  none  to  plead, 

Sinfulness  in  all  I  see, 

I  can  only  bring  my  need ; 

God  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  Broken  heart  and  downcast  eyes 

Dare  not  lift  themselves  to  Thee ; 
Yet  Thou  canst  interpret  sighs : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  From  this  sinful  heart  of  mine 

To  Thy  bosom  I  would  flee : 
I  am  not  my  own  but  Thine : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  There  is  One  beside  the  throne, 

And  my  only  hope  and  plea 
Are  in  Him,  and  Him  alone : 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 


GENERAL.  281 


6  He  my  cause  will  undertake, 
My  interpreter  will  be ; 
He's  my  all ;  and  for  His  sake 
God  be  merciful  to  me. 

348  7s. 

WHEN  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe. 
When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

2  Thou  our  throbbing-  flesh  hast  worn, 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

3  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

4  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  hast  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

5  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin, 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

6  Thou  the  shame,  the  grief ,  hast  known, 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own ; 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear ; 
Jesu,  Son  of  Mary,  hear ! 

349  s.m. 

OUT  of  the  deep  I  call 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  Thee; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  fall ; 
Be  merciful  to  me. 


GENERAL. 


2  Out  of  the  deep  I  cry, 

The  woful  deep  of  sin, 
Of  evil  done  in  days  gone  by, 
Of  evil  now  within. 

3  Out  of  the  deep  of  fear, 

And  dread  of  coining  shame. 
From  morning  watch  till  night  is  near 
I  plead  the  precious  Name. 

4  Lord,  there  is  mercy  now, 

As  ever  was,  with' Thee ; 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  I  bow  ; 
Be  merciful  to  me. 

350  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

TESU,  Lord  of  life  and  glory, 
V     Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gra cious  ear ; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 
Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear : 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

2  From  the  depths  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us/good  Lord. 

3  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,'good  Lord. 

4  When  the  world  around  is  smiling, 

In  the  time  of  wealth  and  ease, 


GENERAL.  283 


Earthly  joys  our  hearts  beguiling, 
In  the  day  of  health  and  peace, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

5  In  the  weary  hours  of  sickness, 

In  the  times  of  grief  and  pain, 
When  we  feel  our  mortal  weakness, 
When  all  human  help  is  vain, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

6  In  the  solemn  hour  of  dying, 

In  the  awful  judgment  day, 
May  our  souls,  on  Thee  relying, 
Find  Thee  still  our  hope  and  stay : 

By  Thy  mercy, 
Oh,  deliver  us,  good  Lord. 

351  s.m. 

HAVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, 
As  Thou  wert  ever  kind ; 
Let  me,  oppressed  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  find. 

2  Wash  off  my  foul  offense, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin  j 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 

How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

3  Against  Thee,  Lord,  alone, 

And  only  in  Thy  sight, 
Have  I  transgressed;   and,  though  con- 
demned, 
Must  own  Thy  judgment  right. 

4  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 
An  upright  mind  renew. 


284  GENERAL. 


5  Withdraw  not  Thou  Thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  Thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

6  The  joy  Thy  favor  gives 

Let  me,  O  Lord,  regain ; 
And  Thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  sonl  sustain. 

352  s.m. 

IN  mercy,  not  in  wrath, 
Rebuke  me,  gracious  God ! 
Lest,  if  Thy  whole  displeasure  rise, 
I  sink  beneath  Thy  rod. 

2  Touched  by  Thy  quickening  power, 

My  load  of  guilt  I  feel ; 
The  wounds  Thy  Spirit  hath  unclosed, 
Oh,  let  that  Spirit  heal. 

3  In  trouble  and  in  gloom, 

Must  I  forever  mourn  f 
And  wilt  Thou  not  at  length,  0  God, 
In  pitying  love  return  ? 

4  Oh,  come,  ere  life  expire ; 

Send  down  Thy  power  to  save ; 
For  who  shall  sing  Thy  Name  in  death, 
Or  praise  Thee  in  the  grave  ? 

5  Why  should  I  doubt  Thy  grace, 

Or  yield  to  dread  despair  ? 
Thou  wilt  fulfill  Thy  promised  word, 
And  grant  me  all  my  prayer. 

353  l.m. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  Thee  : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 


GENERAL.  285 


2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  niy  heavenly  birth J? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  all  my  purest  joys  forego  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense ; 
Thy  grace,  6  Lord,  can  draw  me  thence : 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

354  c.  m. 

LORD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne, 
And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken  spirits,  pitying,  see  ; 

True  penitence  impart ; 
And  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

4  Let  faith  each  weak  petition  fill, 

And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 
And  teach  our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

355  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  Whom  I  fain  would  love, 
Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 
Fix  my  roving  heart  above, 

Draw  me  nearer  unto  Thee. 
Thee  to  praise  and  Thee  to  know 
Make  the  joy  of  saints  below : 
Thee  to  see  and  Thee  to  love 
Make  the  bliss  of  saints  above. 


286  GENERAL. 


2  Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

If  Thy  presence  Thou  deny : 
Lord,  if  Thou  Thy  presence  give, 

'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die. 
Source  and  Giver  of  repose, 
Only  from  Thy  love  it  flows ; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  Thine, 
Mine  they  are,  if  Thou  art  mine. 


356 


7s. 


HEAL  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal ; 
Heal  me  as  I  suppliant  kneel ; 
Heal  me,  and  my  pardon  seal. 

2  Fresh  the  wounds  that  sin  hath  made ; 
Hear  the  prayers  I  oft  have  prayed, 
And  in  mercy  send  me  aid. 

3  Helpless,  none  can  help  me  now ; 
Cheerless,  none  can  cheer  but  Thou; 
Suppliant,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  bow. 

4  Thou  the  true  Physician  art; 
Thou,  0  Christ,  canst  health  impart, 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  heart. 

5  Other  comforters  are  gone ; 
Thou  canst  heal,  and  Thou  alone, 
Thou  for  all  my  sin  atone. 

6  Heal  me,  then,  my  Saviour,  heal ; 
Heal  me,  as  I  suppliant  kneel ; 
To  Thy  mercy  I  appeal. 

357  7,6. 

OJESU,  Thou  art  standing 
Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 
To  pass  the  threshold  o'er : 


GENERAL.  287 


Shame  on  us,  Christian  brothers, 
His  Name  and  sign  who  bear : 

Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 
To  keep  Him  standing  there ! 

2  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  knocking: 

And  lo !  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred : 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait ! 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate ! 

3  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so  ?  " 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 

358  8.7. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be  : 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  j 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 
'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 

Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 
Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 

Oh,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 
While  Thv  love  is  left  to  me : 


GENERAL. 


Oh,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something1  still  to  do  or  bear  : 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee ; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine  ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee ; 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  ? 

4  Haste  then  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer, 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

359  8.7. 

IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me.: 
Lo  1  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  >here  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


GENERAL. 


5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering*  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


360 


OJESU !  Lord  most  merciful, 
Low  at  Thy  cross  I  lie ; 

0  sinner's  friend,  most  pitiful, 
Hear  my  bewailing  cry. 

1  come  to  Thee  with  mourning, 
I  come  to  Thee  in  woe  j 

With  contrite  heart  returning, 
And  tears  that  overflow. 

2  0  gracious  Intercessor ! 

0  Priest  within  the  veil ! 
Plead,  for  a  lost  transgressor, 

The  blood  that  cannot  fail. 
I  spread  my  sins  before  Thee, 

1  tell  them  one  by  one ; 

Oh,  for  Thy  Name's  great  glory, 
Forgive  all  I  have  done ! 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

Thy  tears  and  agony, 
And  crown  of  cruel  fashion, 

And  death  on  Calvary ; 
By  all  that  untold  suffering 

Endured  by  Thee  alone ; 
0  Priest !  0  spotless  Offering ! 

Plead,  for  Thou  didst  atone ! 

4  And  in  this  heart  now  broken, 

Re-enter  Thou  and  reign ; 
And  say,  by  that  dear  token, 

I  am  absolved  again; 
And  build  me  up,  and  guide  me, 

And  guard  me  day  by  day ; 
And  in  Thy  presence  hide  me, 

And  keep  my  soul  alway. 


7.6. 


290  GENERAL.      . 

361  8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7. 

CHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who,  Thyself  for  us  once  giving 
To  the  darkened  depths  of  woe, 
Patiently  didst  yield  Thy  breath, 
Man  to  save  from  sin  and  death : 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah,  Thou  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bitter  strokes,  a  cruel  rod ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

0  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God ; 
Only  thus  for  us  to  win 
Rescue  from  the  bonds  of  sin : 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting,  only 

That  it  might  not  fall  on  me ; 
Stoodest  falsely  charged  and  lonely, 

That  I  might  be  safe  and  free ; 
Comfortless,  that  I  might  know 
Comfort  from  Thy  boundless  woe : 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Blessed  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4  Then  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

1  will  thank  Thee  evermore ; 
Thank  Thee  with  the  latest  breath 
For  Thy  sad  and  cruel  death ; 
For  that  last  most  bitter  cry, 
Praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

362  6.5. 

GLORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who  in  bitter  pains 


GENERAL.  291 


Poured  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins ! 

Grace  and  life  eternal 
In  that  blood  I  find, 

Blest  be  His  compassion 
Infinitely  kind ! 

2  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream, 
Which  from  sin  and  sorrow 

Does  the  world  redeem ! 
Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies ; 
But  the  blood  of  Jesus 

For  our  pardon  cries. 

3  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts,  rejoicing, 

Make  their  glad  reply. 
Lift  ye  then  your  voices ; 

Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still  and  louder, 

Praise  the  precious  Blood. 


363 


7.6. 


OLAMB  of  God,  still  keep  me 
Near  to  Thy  wounded  side ! 
'Tis  only  there  in  safety 
And  peace  I  can  abide. 
What  foes  and  snares  surround  me ! 

What  doubts  and  fears  within ! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me, 
Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2  'Tis  only  in  Thee  hiding, 
I  feel  my  life  secure ; 
Only  in  Thee  abiding, 
The  conflict  can  endure ; 


GENERAL. 


Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 
O'er  every  hateful  foe  ; 

Thy  love  my  heart  sustaineth 
In  all  its  care  and  woe. 

3  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  Thee, 

With  rapture,  face  to  face ; 
One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  Thy  power  and  grace  : 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory, 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love. 
Shall  be  the  endless  story 

Of  all  Thv  saints  above. 


364 


7.6. 


OJESU,  we  adore  Thee, 
Upon  the  cross,  our  King : 
We  bow  our  hearts  before  Thee : 

Thy  gracious  Name  we  sing : 
That  Name  hath  brought  salvation. 

That  Name,  in  life  our  stay; 
Our  peace,  our  consolation 
When  lif e  shall  fade  away. 

2  Yet  doth  the  world  disdain  Thee, 

Still  pressing  by  Thy  cross : 
Lord,  may  our  hearts  retain  Thee, 

Counting  all  else  but  loss. 
The  grief  Thy  soul  endured, 

Who  can  that  grief  declare  ? 
Thy  pains  have  thus  assured 

That  Thou  Thy  foes  wilt  spare. 

3  Ah,  Lord,  our  sins  arraigned  Thee, 

And  nailed  Thee  to  the  tree : 
Our  pride,  0  Lord,  disdained  Thee ; 

Yet  deign  our  hope  to  be. 
0  glorious  King,  we  bless  Thee, 

No  longer  pass  Thee  by ; 


GENERAL. 


0  Jesu,  we  confess  Thee 
Our  Lord  enthroned  on  high. 


365 


HAIL,  Thou  once-despised  Jesus ! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  clidst  suffer  to  release  us : 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame ! 
By  Thy  merit  we  find  favor : 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood : 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven, 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  j 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side. 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading : 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare : 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ! 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ! 

Help  to  chant  Emmanuel's  praise ! 


GENERAL. 


366  8.8.6. 

TO  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain, 
To  Him  for  all  His  dying  pain, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Him,  the  Lamb  our  sacrifice, 
Who  gave  His  blood  our  ransom-price, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

2  To  Him  Who  died  that  we  might  die 
To  sin,  and  live  with  Him  on  high, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Him  Who  rose  that  we  might  rise, 
And  reign  with  Him  beyond  the  skies, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

3  To  Him  Who  now  for  us  doth  plead, 
And  helpeth  us  in  all  our  need, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 
To  Him  Who  doth  prepare  on  high 
Our  home  in  immortality, 

Sing  we  Alleluia  1 

4  To  Him  be  glory  evermore : 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  your  Lord  adore  ; 

Sing  we  Alleluia  ! 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  God  most  great,  our  joy,  our  boast, 

Sing  we  Alleluia ! 

367  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

JESUS,  our  risen  King, 
Glory  to  Thee  we  sing, 
Praising  Thy  Name : 
Thy  love  and  grace  adore, 
Which  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Singing  for  evermore, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

2  Oh,  haste,  ye  ransomed  race  ! 
For  all  His  gifts  of  grace 


GENERAL. 


Praise  ye  His  Name  : 
He  wondrous  things  hath  done  ; 
Triumph  o'er  death  hath  won ; 
Heaven's  gate  hath  open  thrown  ; 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

3  Come,  all  ye  hosts  above  ! 
Join  in  one  song  of  love, 

Praising  His  Name : 
To  Him  ascribed  be 
Honor  and  majesty 
Through  all  eternity : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

4  Blessed  and  Holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Praise  to  Thy  Name  : 
Father,  Thy  love  we  bless ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 
We  praise  Thee  and  confess, 

"Worthy  the  Lamb." 

368  8.7. 

A  LLELUIA !  sing  to  Jesus ! 
-A-  His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne ; 
Alleluia !  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone : 
Hark!  the  songs  of  peaceful  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

2  Alleluia !  not  as  orphans 

Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now ; 
Alleluia !  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how : 
Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 

When  the  forty  days  were  o'er : 
Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 

"  I  am  with  you  evermore  "  ? 


296  GENERAL. 


3  Alleluia !  Bread  of  Heaven, 

Thou  on  earth  our  Food,  our  Stay ! 
Alleluia !  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day :  , 

Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

4  Alleluia !  King  eternal, 

Thee  the  Lord  of  lords  we  own  j 
Alleluia !  born  of  Mary, 

Earth  Thy  footstool,  heaven  Thy  throne : 
Thou  within  the  veil  hast  entered, 

Robed  in  flesh,  our  great  High-Priest ; 
Thou  on  earth  both  Priest  and  Victim 

In  the  Eucharistic  feast. 

5  Alleluia !  sing  to  Jesus ! 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne ; 
Alleluia !  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone  ; 
Hark!  the  songs  of  holy  Sion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

369  s.m. 

A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
■A-  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ! 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  Name. 

2  Sing  of  His  dying  love ! 

Sing  of  His  rising  power ! 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore ! 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way ! 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing ! 


GENERAL.  297 


Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ,  the  eternal  King ! 

4  Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  ■ " 

Soon  will  He  call  yon  hence  away. 

And  take  His  wanderers  home. 

5  There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  swell  the  song 
Of  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

370  l.m. 

TRIUMPHANT  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done, 
Thy  toil  is  o'er,  Thy  victory  won : 
Oh,  aid  Thy  servants  in  the  strife ; 
Help  us  to  win  the  crown  of  life ! 

2  Presenting  Thine  own  sacrifice, 

Our  pravers  like  incense  round  Thee  rise  ; 
For  "  Thou  art  Priest  forever,"  Thou 
Art  interceding  for  us  now. 

3  Oh,  by  Thy  spotless,  wondrous  birth, 
And  by  Thy  bitter  death  on  earth, 
And  by  Thy  rising  from  the  grave, 
Ascended  Lord,  Thy  people  save ! 

4  "  Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,"  Thine 
All  honor,  praise,  and  power  divine  : 
One  with  the  Father  now  conf  est, 
And  with  the  Spirit  ever  blest. 

371  8.7. 

CHRIST,  above  all  glory  seated ! 
King  eternal,  strong  to  save ! 
Dying,  Thou  hast  death  defeated, 
Buried,  Thou  hast  spoiled  the  grave. 


GENERAL. 


2  Thou  art  gone,  where  now  is  given 

What  no  mortal  might  could  gain, 
On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven 
In  Thy  Father's  power  to  reign. 

3  There  Thy  kingdoms  all  adore  Thee, 

Heaven  above  and  earth  below  ; 
While  the  depths  of  hell  before  Thee 
Trembling  and  defeated  bow. 

4  We,  0  Lord,  with  hearts  adoring, 

Follow  Thee  above  the  sky; 
Hear  our  prayers,  Thy  grace  imploring, 
Lift  our  souls  to  Thee  on  high ; 

5  So,  when  Thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine. 
We  Thy  flock  may  stand  before  Thee, 
Owned  for  evermore  as  Thine. 

6  Hail !  all  hail !   In  Thee  confiding, 

Jesu,  Thee  shall  all  adore, 
In  Thy  Father's  might  abiding 
With  one  Spirit  evermore ! 

372  cm. 

THE  Head,  that  once  was  crowned  with 
thorns, 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His,  is  His  by  right, 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above  ; 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 


GENERAL.  299 


4  To  them  the  cross  with  all  its  shame, 
With  all  its  grace  is  given  j 
Their  name,  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 


5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above, 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


373 


D.  S.  M. 


TEIOU  art  gone  up  on  high 
To  mansions  in  the  skies ; 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 
The  songs  of  praise  arise  : 
But  we  are  lingering  here, 
With  sin  and  care  opprest ; 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter, 
And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 
But.  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 

Through  earth's  most  bitter  agony, 
To  pass  unto  Thy  crown  j 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 
Our  onward  course  must  be  j 

But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 
Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high ; 
But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 
Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
Lord,  by  Thy  saving  power, 
So  make  us  live  and  die, 


300  GENERAL. 


That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour, 
At  Thy  right  hand  on  high. 

374  d.  s.  m. 

CROWN  Him  with  many  crowns, 
The  Lamb  upon  His  throne ; 
Hark!  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 
All  music  but  its  own  : 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 
Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee, 
And  hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 
Through  ail  eternity. 

2  Crown  Him  the  Son  of  God 
Before  the  worlds  began, 

And  ye,  who  tread  where  He  hath  trod, 
Crown  Him  the  Son  of  Man  : 
Who  every  grief  hath  known 
That  wrings  the  human  breast, 

And  takes  and  bears  them  for  His  own, 
That  all  in  Him  may  rest. 

3  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Life, 
Who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 

And  rose  victorious  in  the  strife 

For  those  He  came  to  save; 

His  glories  now  Ave  sing 

Who  died,  and  rose  on  high, 
Who  died,  eternal  life  to  bring, 

And  lives  that  death  may  die. 

4  Crown  Him  of  lords  the  Lord, 
Who  over  all  doth  reign, 

Who  once  on  earth,  the  Incarnate  Word, 
For  ransomed  sinners  slain, 
Now  lives  in  realms  of  light, 
Where  saints  with  angels  sing 

Their  songs  before  Him  day  and  night, 
Their  God,  Redeemer,  King. 


GENERAL.  301 


5    Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
Enthroned  in  worlds  above ; 
Crown  Him  the  King,  to  Whom  is  given, 
The  wondrous  name  of  Love. 
Crown  Him  with  many  crowns, 
As  thrones  before  Him  fall, 
Crown  Him,  ye  kings,  with  many  crowns, 
For  He  is  King  of  all. 

375  8.6.8.4. 

OUR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed 
His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

3  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each 
fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

4  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Are  His  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see : 
Oh,  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 
And  worthier  Thee. 


376 

c 


S.M. 


OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise ; 


GENERAL. 


Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

4  'Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts  j 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 


377 


CM. 


COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys : 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

•A  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove. 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers : 


GENERAL. 


Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


378 


7s. 


pOME,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 
v7   And  from  Thy  celestial  home 

Shed  a  ray  of  light  divine ! 
Come,  Thou  father  of  the  poor ! 
Come,  Thou  source  of  all  our  store ! 

Come,  within  our  bosoms  shine ! 

2  Thou,  of  comforters  the  best ; 
Thou,  the  soul's  most  welcome  guest ; 

Sweet  refreshment  here  below; 
In  our  labor,  rest  most  sweet; 
Grateful  coolness  in  the  heat  j 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  0  most  blessed  Light  divine, 
Shiue  within  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill! 
Where  Thou  art  not,  man  hath  naught, 
Nothing  good  in  deed  or  thought, 

Nothing  free  from  taint  of  ill. 

4  Heal  our  wounds ;  our  strength  renew ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away : 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill ; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

5  On  the  faithful,  who  adore 
And  confess  Thee,  evermore 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  descend ; 
Give  them  virtue's  sure  reward ; 
Give  them  Thy  salvation,  Lord ; 

Give  them  joys  that  never  end. 


304  GENERAL. 


379  l.  m. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  Thou  our  guardian,  Thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  Thee  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  precepts  stray j 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fullness  of  joy  forever  there  : 

Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  forever  blest. 

380  l.m. 

COME,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest, 
Vouchsafe  within  our  souls  to  rest ;  ' 
Come  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
And  fill  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 

2  To  Thee,  the  Comforter,  we  crv ; 
To  Thee,  the  gift  of  God  most  High ; 
The  fount  of  life,  the  fire  of  love, 
The  soul's  anointing  from  above. 

3  The  sacred,  sevenfold  grace  is  Thine, 
Dread  Finger  of  the  Hand  divine  : 
The  promise  of  the  Father  Thou ! 

Who  dost  the  tongue  with  power  endow. 

4  Thy  light  to  every  sense  impart, 
And  shed  Thy  love  in  every  heart ; 
Thine  own  unfailing  might  supply 
To  strengthen  our  infirmity. 


GENERAL.  305 


5  Drive  far  away  our  ghostly  foe, 
And  Thine  abiding  peace  bestow  ; 
If  Thou  be  our  preventing  guide, 
No  evil  can  our  steps  betide. 

381  8s. 

CREATOR  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid 
The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid. 
Come,  visit  every  humble  mind; 
Come,  pour  Thy  joys  on  human  kind  ; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  Thy  temples  worthy  Thee. 

2  0  source  of  uncreated  light, 

The  Father's  promised  Paraclete ! 
Thrice  holy  fount,  thrice  holy  fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire ; 
Come,  and  Thy  sacred  unction  bring- 
To  sanctify  us  while  Ave  sing. 

3  Plenteous  of  grace,  come  from  on  high. 
Rich  in  Thy  sevenfold  energy ; 

Make  us  eternal  truth  receive, 
And  practise  all  that  we  believe  ; 
Give  us  Thvself ,  that  we  may  see 
The  Father  and  the  Son  by  Thee. 

382  C.  M. 

O  PIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayers, 
£5   And  make  this  house  Thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers, 
Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come ! 

2  Come  as  the  light ;  to  us  reveal 

Our  emptiness  and  woe : 
And  lead  us  in  those  paths  of  life, 
Whereon  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 


306  GENERAL. 


Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  Name. 

4  Come  as  the  dove,  and  spread  Thy  wings. 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love ; 
And  let  Thy  Church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  Church  above. 

5  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers ; 

Make  a  lost  world  Thy  home ; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  powers, 
Oh,  come,  great  Spirit,  come ! 

383  p.  m. 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall 
rise  to  Thee : 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 

2  Holv,  Holv,  Holv !     All  the  saints  adore 

Thee*, 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around 
the  glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim  and  seraphim  falling  down  be- 
fore Thee, 

Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt 
be. 

3  Holv,  Holv,  Holv!  though  the  darkness  hide 

*  Thee, 

Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory 
may  not  see, 
Onlv  Thou  art  holv;  there  is  none  beside 

*  Thee, 

Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

•4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ! 
All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea : 


GENERAL.  307 


Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  merciful  and  mighty ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  blessed  Trinity ! 

384  7s. 

GOD,  ray  Father,  hear  me  pray, 
Wash  my  crimson  guilt  away ; 
Wretched,  helpless,  lost,  undone, 
Hear  me  for  Thy  blessed  Son. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine. 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

2  God,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me ; 
All  my  guilt  I  cast  on  Thee : 
Give  my  troubled  spirit  peace ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  sorrows  cease. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

3  God,  my  Comforter,  my  Light, 
Strengthen  me  with  holy  might, 
Make  Thy  dwelling  in  my  heart : 
Faith,  and  joy,  and  hope  impart. 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

4  Blessed,  glorious  Trinity! 
Holy,  everlasting  Three! 

Hear,  oh,  hear  my  earnest  prayer, 
And  my  soul  for  heaven  prepare ! 
Lord,  unnumbered  sins  are  mine, 
But  eternal  love  is  Thine. 

385  7s. 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord, 
God  of  Hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored ; 

Angels  and  archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 


GENERAL. 


2  Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 

And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live, 
Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid. 

Praise  to  Thee  let  all  things  give, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

3  Thousands,  tens  of  thousands  stand, 

Spirits  blest  before  Thy  throne, 
Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command: 

And  when  Thy  command  is  done, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

4  Cherubim  and  seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings ; 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

5  Thee,  apostles,  prophets,  Thee, 

Thee,  the  noble  martyr  band, 
Praise  with  solemn  jubilee, 

Thee,  the  Church  in  every  land ; 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 

6  Alleluia !  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 

Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  blessed  Trinity. 


386 


8.7.8.7.4.7, 


HOLY  Father,  great  Creator, 
Source  of  mercy,  love,  and  peace, 


GENERAL. 


Look  upon  the  Mediator, 
Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness ; 
Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim , 
While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story, 

Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  Name, 
Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 

Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love ! 
Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation 

Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine ! 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 

Every  tongue  and  race  combine  ! 
Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  Thine. 

387  ,      8.7. 

ROUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 
Cherubim  and  seraphim 
Filled  His  temple,  and  repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn : 
"  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fullness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord." 

2  Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing, 
Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  singing, 
"  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  most  High." 


310  GENERAL. 

With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 
With  His  holy  Church  below, 

Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him, 
Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow : 

3  "  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fullness  stored  j 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord." 
Thus  Thy  glorious  Name  confessing, 

With  Thine  angel  hosts  we  cry 
"  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,"  blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  Hosts  most  high. 

388  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days ! 

2  Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless ; 
Come,  give  Thy  word  success ; 
'Stablish  Thy  righteousness, 

Saviour  and  Friend ! 

3  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour ! 
Thou, Who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 


GENERAL.  311 


4  To  Thee,  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ; 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

389  7.7.7.5. 

THREE  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea, 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Holy  chant  and  psalm. 

2  Light  of  lights !  with  morning-shine, 
Lift  on  us  Thy  light  divine ; 

And  let  charity  benign 

Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

3  Light  of  lights !  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven; 

Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  heaven ; 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 

4  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee ; 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm. 

390  s.m. 

OH,  what,  if  we  are  Christ's, 
Is  earthly  shame  or  loss  ? 
Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 

2  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 
Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 


GENERAL. 


3  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above, 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here : 

5  Enough  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

391  cm. 

LET  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 
With  those  whose  work  is  done ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  oue. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

There  pass  some  spirits  blest ; 
While  others  to  the  margin  come, 
Waiting  their  call  to  rest. 

5  Jesus,  be  Thou  our  constant  guide ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 


GENERAL.  313 


392  cm. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke : 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke : 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God; 
Where  milder  words  declare  His  will, 
And  spread  His  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light : 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  changed  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 
Hear  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  sins,  through  Christ,  forgiven. 

5  Angels,  and  living  saints,  and  dead, 

But  one  communion  make : 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  His  love  partake. 

393  c.  m. 

LO !  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses 
Encompass  us  around ! 
Men  once  like  us  with  suffering  tried, 
But  now  with  glory  crowned. 

2  Let  us,  with  zeal  like  theirs  inspired, 

Strive  in  the  Christian  race ; 
And,  freed  from  every  weight  of  sin, 
Their  holy  footsteps  trace. 

3  Behold  a  Witness  nobler  still, 

Who  trod  affliction's  path ; 


314  GENERAL. 

Jesus,  the  author,  finisher, 
Rewarder  of  our  faith. 

4  He,  for  the  joy  before  Him  set, 

And  moved  by  pitying  love, 
Endured  the  cross,  despised  the  shame, 
And  now  He  reigns  above. 

5  Thither,  forgetting  things  behind, 

Press  we  to  God's  right  hand ; 
There,  with  the  Saviour  and  His  saints, 
Triumphantly  to  stand. 

394  p.  m. 

O  PARADISE,  0  Paradise, 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  and  true, 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture,  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight  ? 

2  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 

3  O  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

We  long  to  sin  no  more  ; 
We  long  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore  : 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 

4  0  Paradise,  0  Paradise, 

We  shall  not  wait  for  long ; 
E'en  now  the  loving  ear  may  catch 
Faint  fragments  of  Thy  song ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 


GENERAL. 


5  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 
Oh,  keep  us  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  us  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above  ; 
Where  loyal  hearts,  etc. 

395  6.5. 

THOSE  eternal  bowers 
Man  hath  never  trod, 
Those  unfading  flowers 

Round  the  throne  of  God : 
Who  may  hope  to  gain  them 

After  weary  fight  % 
Who  at  length  attain  them, 
Clad  in  robes  of  white  ? 

2  He  who  wakes  from  slumber 

At  the  Spirifs  voice, 
Daring  here  to  number 

Things  unseen  his  choice  : 
He  who  casts  his  burden 

Down  at  Jesus'  cross  j 
Christ's  reproach  his  guerdon, 

All  beside  but  loss. 

3  He  who  gladly  barters 

All  on  earthly  ground  ; 
He  who,  like  the  martyrs, 

Says,  "I  will  be  crowned : " 
He  whose  one  oblation 

Is  a  life  of  love, 
Knit  in  God's  salvation 

To  the  blest  above. 

4  Shame  upon  you,  legions 

Of  the  heavenly  King, 
Citizens  of  regions 

Past  imagining! 
Wha/t,  with  pipe  and  tabor 

Dream  away  the  light ! 


316  GEXERAL. 

When  He  bids  vou  labor, 
When  He  tells  you,  "  Fight  "  ! 

5  Jesu,  Lord  of  glory, 

As  we  breast  the  tide, 
Whisper  Thou  the  story 

Of  the  other  side ; 
Where  the  saints  are  casting 

Crowns  before  Thy  feet, 
Safe  for  everlasting, 

In  Thyself  complete. 

396  p.m. 

TEN  thousand  times  ten  thousand 
In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light : 
'Tis  finished!  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin : 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 
And  let  the  victors  in. 

2  What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky ! 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh ! 
0  day,  for  which  creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made ! 
0  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid ! 

3  Oh,  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore ! 
What  knitting  severed  friendships  up, 

Where  partings  are  no  more ! 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle 

That  brimmed  with  tears  of  late ; 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Nor  widows  desolate. 


GENERAL.  317 


4  Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation, 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain ; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign ! 
Appear,  Desire  of  nations ! 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home : 
Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign ! 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come ! 

397  ios. 

OH,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be, 
Those  endless  Sabbaths  the  blessed 
ones  see! 
Crown  for  the  valiant,  to  weary  ones  rest; 
God  shall  be  all,  and  in  all  ever  blest. 

2  What  are  the  Monarch,  His  court,  and  His 

throne  1 
What  are  the  peace  and  the  joy  that  they 

own? 
Oh,  that  the  blest  ones,  who  in  it  have  share, 
All  that  they  feel  could  as  fully  declare ! 

r 

3  Truly  Jerusalem  name  we  that  shore, 
Vision  of  peace,  that  brings  joy  evermore ; 
Wish  and  fulfilment  can  severed  be  ne'er, 
Nor  the  thing  prayed  for  come  short  of  the 

prayer. 

4  There,  where  no  troubles  distraction  can 

bring, 
We  the  sweet  anthems  of  Sion  shall  sing ; 
While  for  Thy  grace,  Lord,  their  voices  of 

praise 
Thy  blessed  people  eternally  raise. 

5  There  dawns  no  Sabbath,  no  Sabbath  is 

o'er, 
Those   Sabbath-keepers  have   one   ever- 
more: 


318  GENERAL. 


One  and  unending  is  that  triumph-song 
Which  to  the  angels  and  us  shall  belong. 

6  Now,  in  the  meanwhile,  with  hearts  raised 

on  high, 
We  for  that  country  must  yearn  and  must 

sigh : 
Seeking  Jerusalem,  dear  native  land, 
Through  our  long  exile  on  Babylon's  strand. 

7  Low  before  Him  with  our  praises  we  fall, 
Of  Whom,  and  in  Whom,  and  through 

Whom  are  all ; 
Of  Whom,  the  Father;  and  in  Whom,  the 

Son; 
Through  Whom,  the  Spirit,  with  Them  ever 

One. 

398  p.m. 

HARK !  hark,  my  soul !     Angelic  songs 
are  swelling 
O'er    earth's    green  fields    and    ocean's 
wave-beat  shore ; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains 
are  telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more ! 
Angels  of  Jesus, 
Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 
The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  sing- 
ing, 
"Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you 
come ;" 
And  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly 
ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 
Angels  of  light, 


GENERAL. 


Singing  to  welcome 
The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and 
sea, 
Andladen  souls  by  thousands  meekly  steal- 
ing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to 
Thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 
Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 
The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

4  Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long 

and  dreary, 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night 
be  past} 
Faith's  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the 
weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will 
come  at  last. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 
Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 
The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

5  Angels,  sing  on!  your  faithful  watches  keep- 
.      .  ing; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs 
above; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of 
weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloud- 
less love. 
Angels  of  Jesus, 
Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 
The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 


320  GENERAL. 


399  8.7. 

LIGHT'S  abode,  celestial  Salem, 
Vision  whence  true  peace  doth  spring, 
Brighter  than  the  heart  can  fancy, 

Mansion  of  the  highest  King ; 
Oh,  how  glorious  are  the  praises 
Which  of  Thee  the  prophets  sing ! 

2  There  forever  and  forever 

Alleluia  is  outpoured; 
For  unending,  for  unbroken 

Is  the  feast-day  of  the  Lord ; 
All  is  pure  and  all  is  holy 

That  within  Thy  walls  is  stored. 

3  There  no  cloud  nor  passing  vapor 

Dims  the  brightness  of  the  air ; 
Endless  noon-day,  glorious  noon-day, 

From  the  Sun  of  suns  is  there ; 
There  no  night  brings  rest  from  labor, 

For  unknown  are  toil  and  care. 

4  Oh,  how  glorious  and  resplendent, 

Fragile  body,  shalt  thou  be. 
When  endued  with  so  much  beauty, 

Full  of  health,  and  strong,  and  free, 
Full  of  vigor,  full  of  pleasure 

That  shall  last  eternally ! 

5  Now  with  gladness,  now  with  courage, 

Bear  the  burden  on  thee  laid, 
That  hereafter  these  thy  labors 

May  with  endless  gifts  be  paid, 
And  in  everlasting  glory 

Thou  with  brightness  be  arrayed. 

400  8.7. 


B 


LESSED  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love, 


GENERAL.  321 


Who  of  living  stones  art  builded 
In  the  height  of  heaven  above, 

And,  with  angel  hosts  encircled, 
As  a  bride  dost  earthward  move; 

2  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed, 
Meet  for  Him  Whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

3  Bright  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  shining, 

They  are  open  evermore ; 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
Who  for  Christ's  dear  Name,  in  this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

4  Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 

Polished  well  those  stones  elect, 
In  their  places  now  compacted 

By  the  heavenly  Architect, 
Who  therewith  hath  willed  forever 

That  His  palace  should  be  decked. 

5  Laud  and  honor  to  the  Father, 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Laud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three,  and  ever  One, 
Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 

While  unending  ages  run. 

401  7.6. 

HEAVENLY  Jerusalem, 
Of  everlasting  halls, 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  people 
Thou  storest  in  Thy  walls. 


0 


2  Thou  art  the  golden  mansion, 
Where  saints  forever  sing, 


322  GENERAL. 


The  seat  of  God's  own  chosen, 
The  palace  of  the  king. 

3  There  God  forever  sitteth, 

Himself  of  all  the  crown ; 
The  Lamb,  the  Light  that  shineth, 
And  never  goeth  down. 

4  Nanght  to  this  seat  approacheth 

Their  sweet  peace  to  molest; 
They  sing  their  God  forever, 
Nor  day  nor  night  they  rest. 

5  Sure  hope  doth  thither  lead  us; 

Onr  longings  thither  tend; 
May  short-lived  toil  ne'er  daunt  us 
For  joys  that  cannot  end. 

6  To  Christ,  the  Sun  that  lightens 

His  Church  above,  below; 
To  Father,  and  to  Spirit 
All  things  created  bow. 

402  cm. 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  *? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  1 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 


GENERAL.  323 


5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  : 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

403  c.  m. 

O  MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem, 
When  shall  I  come  to  Thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  0  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints ! 

0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 
Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3  No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 

Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night  j 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun ; 
For  God  Himself  gives  light. 

4  0  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem, 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  thy  throne 
In  His  f  elicity  ? 

5  Thy  gardens  and  thy  goodly  walks 

Continually  are  green, 
Where  grow  such  sweet  and  pleasant 
flowers 
As  nowhere  else  are  seen. 

6  Right  through  thy  streets,with  silver  sound, 

The  living  waters  flow, 
And  on  the  banks,  on  either  side, 
The  trees  of  life  do  grow. 


324  GENERAL. 


7  Those  trees  for  evermore  bear  fruit, 

And  evermore  do  spring : 
There  evermore  the  angels  are, 
And  evermore  do  sing. 

8  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Would  God  I  were  in  Thee ! 
Would  God  my  woes  were  at  an  end, 
Thy  joys  that  I  might  see ! 

404  p.  m. 

I  HEARD  a  sound  of  voices 
Around  the  great  white  throne, 
With  harpers  harping  on  their  harps 

To  Him  that  sat  thereon : 
"  Salvation,  glory,  honor!" 

I  heard  the  song  arise, 
As  through  the  courts  of  heaven  it  rolled 
In  wondrous  harmonies. 

2  From  every  clime  and  kindred, 

And  nations  from  afar, 
As  serried  ranks  returning  home 

In  triumph  from  a  war, 
I  heard  the  saints  upraising, 

The  myriad  hosts  among, 
In  praise  of  Him  Who  died  and  lives, 

Their  one  glad  triumph-song. 

3  I  saw  the  holy  city, 

The  New  Jerusalem, 
Come  down  from  heaven,  a  bride  adorned 

With  jewelled  diadem ; 
The  flood  of  crystal  waters 

Flowed  down  the  golden  street; 
And  nations  brought  their  honors  there, 

And  laid  them  at  her  feet. 

4  And  there  no  sun  was  needed, 

Nor  moon  to  shine  by  night, 
God's  glory  did  enlighten  all, 
The  Lamb  Himself,  the  light; 


GENERAL.  ^5 


And  there  His  servants  serve  Him, 

And,  life's  long  battle  o'er, 
Enthroned  with  Him,  their  Saviour,  King, 

They  reign  for  evermore. 

5  0  great  and  glorious  vision ! 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne ; 
0  wondrous  sight  for  man  to  see ! 

The  Saviour  with  His  own: 
To  drink  the  living  waters 

And  stand  upon  the  shore, 
Where  neither  sorrow,  sin,  nor  death 

Shall  ever  enter  more. 

6  O  Lamb  of  God  Who  reignest ! 

Thou  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
Whose  glory  lightens  that  new  earth 

Which  now  we  see  from  far ! 
0  worthy  Judge  eternal ! 

When  Thou  dost  bid  us  come, 
Then  open  wide  the  gates  of  pearl, 

And  call  Thy  servants  home. 

405  PART  I.  7.6. 

THE  world  is  very  evil ; 
The  times  are  waxing  late ; 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate ; 
The  Judge  Who  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  Who  comes  with  might, 
To  terminate  the  evil, 
To  diadetn  the  right. 

2  Arise,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  j 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead : 
To  the  home  of  fadeless  splendor, 

Of  flowers  that  bear  no  thorn, 
Where  they  shall  dwell  as  children 

Who  here  as  exiles  mourn  : 


GENERAL. 


3  'Mid  power  that  knows  no  limit, 

And  wisdom  free  from  bound, 
Where  rests  a  peace  untroubled, 

Peace  holy  and  profound. 
0  happy,  holy  portion, 

Refection  for  the  blest, 
True  vision  of  true  beauty, 

Sweet  cure  for  all  distrest ! 

4  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean ! 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day ! 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away ! 
Strive,  man,  to  Avin  that  glory ; 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light ; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it, 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

406  PART  II.  7.6. 

BRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion, 
Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 

The  tearless  lif  e  is  there  ! 
0  happy  retribution ! 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest, 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners, 
A  mansion  with  the  blest ! 

2  There  grief  is  turned  to  pleasure ; 

Such  pleasure  as  below 
No  human  voice  can  utter, 

No  human  heart  can  know ; 
And  after  fleshly  weakness, 

And  after  this  world's  night, 
And  after  storm  and  whirlwind, 

Are  calm,  and  joy,  and  light. 

3  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown ; 


GENERAL. 


Shall  then  be  seen  and  known, 

And  they  that  know  and  see  Him, 

Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

4  And  now  we  watch  and  struggle, 
And  now  we  live  in  hope, 

And  Sion  in  her  anguish, 
With  Babylon  must  cope  ; 

But  there  is  David's  Fountain, 
And  life  in  fullest  glow  ; 

And  there  the  light  is  golden, 
And  milk  and  honey  flow. 

5  The  morning  shall  awaken, 
The  shadows  flee  away, 

And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day ; 

For  God  our  King  and  Portion, 
In  f  uflness  of  His  grace, 

We  then  shall  see  forever, 
And  worship  face  to  face. 

407  PART  ill.  7.6. 

'OR  thee,  0  dear,  dear  country, 
Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep ; 
For  very  love  beholding 

Thy  holy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 
Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 
And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

2  0  one,  O  only  mansion ! 

0  Paradise  of  joy ! 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
Thy  loveliness  oppresses 

All  human  thought  and  heart. 
And  none,  0  Peace,  0  Sion, 

Can  sing  thee  as  thou  art. 


V 


GENERAL. 


3  With  jaspers  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emeralds  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
The  saints  build  up  thy  fabric, 

And  the  corner  stone  is  Christ. 

4  The  cross  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise  j 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise : 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  build  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 


J] 


408  PART  IV.  7.6. 

ERUSALEM,  the  golden! 
With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not, 
What  joys  await  us  there ! 
What  radiancy  of  glory ! 
What  bliss  beyond  compare ! 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 
All  jubilant  with  song, 

And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 
And  all  the  martyr  throng. 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 
The  daylight  is  serene ; 

The  pastures  of  the  blessed 
Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David; 
And  there,  from  care  released, 

The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  song  of  them  that  feast. 


GENERAL.  329 


And  they,  who  with  their  Leader, 
Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 

Forever  and  forever 
Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

The  following  may  be  sung  also  at  the  end  of  the 
other  parts  preceding. 

4  0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect ! 
0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ! 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

409  cm. 

THE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 
The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  they  fade  away ! 
Oh,  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven ! 

Oh,  for  the  golden  floor! 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  righteousness 
That  setteth  nevermore ! 

2  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint ! 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint ! 
Oh,  for  a  heart  that  never  sins ! 

Oh,  for  a  soul  washed  white ! 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 

Nor  weary  day  nor  night ! 

3  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher ; 
But  there  are  perf  ectness,  and  peace, 
Beyond  our  best  desire. 


330  GENERAL. 


Oh,  by  Thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

And  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 
Grant  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace, 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown ! 

410  s.  m. 

BLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  our  God ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2  The  Lord,  Who  left  the  heavens 

Our  life  and  peace  to  bring, 
To  dwell  in  lowliness  with  men 
Their  pattern  and  their  King : 

3  He  to  the  lowly  soul 

Doth  still  Himself  impart; 
And  for  His  dwelling  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart. 

4  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek ; 
•    May  ours  this  blessing  be ; 

Give  us  a  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 

411  7s. 

SHEPHERD,  with  Thy  tenderest  love, 
Guide  me  to  Thy  fold  above ; 
Let  me  hear  Thy  gentle  voice ; 
More  and  more  in  Thee  rejoice ; 
From  Thy  fullness  grace  receive, 
Ever  in  Thy  Spirit  live. 

2  Filled  by  Thee  my  cup  o'erflows, 
For  Thy  love  no  limit  knows  ; 
Guardian  angels,  ever  nigh, 
Lead  and  draw  my  soul  on  high  : 
Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  wilt  attend. 

3  Jesu,  with  Thy  presence  blest, 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest ; 


GENERAL.  331 


Guide  me  while  I  draw  my  breath ; 
Guard  me  through  the  gate  of  death. 
Aud  at  last,  oh,  let  me  stand 
With  the  sheep  at  Thy  right  hand ! 

412  p.m. 

THE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
Whose  goodness  f  aileth  never ; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

2  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow 

My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth, 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  f eedeth. 

3  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed, 

But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 
And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight ; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth  j 
And  oh,  what  transport  of  delight 
From  Thy  pure  chalice  floweth ! 

6  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days, 

Thy  goodness  f  aileth  never : 
Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  forever. 

413  8.6.8.4. 

THE  God  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
My  gracious,  constant  guide  ; 
1  shall  not  want,  for  I  am  His  : 
In  all  supplied. 


332  GENERAL. 


2  In  His  gTeen  pastures  do  I  feed, 

And  there  lie  down  at  will ; 
He  leads  me  in  my  thirsty  need 
By  waters  still. 

3  His  tenderness  restores  my  soul, 

When  sick  and  faint  I  roam  ; 
Shows  the  right  path  and  makes  me  whole, 
Bearing  me  home. 

4  Yea !  the  dark  valley  when  I  tread, 

No  evil  will  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  dispel  my  dread ; 
I  feel  Thee  near. 

5  Thou  spread'st  my  table  'mid  my  foes : 

The  oil  of  grace  is  mine ; 
My  cup  with  mercy  overflows, 
And  love  divine. 

6  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  days 

My  constant  song  shall  be, 
Till  heavenly  anthems  fill  with  praise 
'Eternity. 
414  8.7. 

GUIDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land, 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty : 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountains 

Whence  the  living  waters  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna 

In  this  barren  wilderness ; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner, 
Be  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 


GENERAL.  333 


415  .     8.7. 

CALL  Jehovah  thy  salvation, 
Rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade ; 
In  His  secret  habitation 
Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed. 

2  There  no  tnmult  can  alarm  thee, 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare  j 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

3  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep : 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

4  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  the  wings  of  His  protection, 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

5  Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  lif e  beyond  the  grave. 

416  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

A  TO  WER  of  strength  our  God  doth  stand, 
-  A  shield  and  sure  defender : 
True  help  from  all  our  woes,  His  hand 

Through  life  doth  freely  render. 
Our  foe  hath  fixed  his  purpose  fell, 
With  might  and  craft  he's  armed  full  well, 
On  earth  is  not  his  fellow. 

2  With  force  of  arms  we  nothing  can : 
Full  soon  were  we  o'erridden : 
But  for  us  fights  the  goodly  Man 
Whom  God  Himself  hath  bidden. 


334  GENERAL. 


Ask  ye  His* Name  f   'Tis  Christ  our  Lord, 
The  God  of  Hosts  alone  adored, 
Our  Champion,  none  dare  brave  Him. 

3  Should  hell's  whole  legion  round  us  press, 

All  banded  to  devour  us, 
Yet  this  should  work  us  good  success, 

Nor  fear  e'en  then  o'erpower  us  : 
Though  this  world's  prince  look  fierce  and 

bold, 
It  matters  not,  his  doom  is  told, 

A  single  word  can  foil  him. 

4  Our  foes  must  let  the  Word  stand  sure ; 

No  thanks  for  this  they're  reaping ; 
God's  Spirit  in  His  way  secure, 

God's  grace  our  souls  is  keeping ; 
Those  foes  may  spoil  all  earthly  bliss ; 
Let  be  !  they  win  no  gain  from  this, 

God's  kingdom  still  is  left  us. 


o 


417  cm. 

GOD  of  Bethel,  by  Whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led : 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 
Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  : 

God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 
Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  Oh,  spread  Thy  sheltering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 

And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
i       Our  souls  arrive  in  peace ! 


GENERAL.  335 


5  Such  blessings  from  Thy  gracious  hand 
Our  humble  prayers  implore ; 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 


418 


CM. 


OGOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast 
And  our  eternal  home : 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  j 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last. 
And  our  eternal  home. 

419  s.  m. 

IT  is  not  death  to  die ; 
To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 


336  GENERAL. 


2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake,  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise,  on  strong  exulting  wiug, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  life! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 

420  5.5.8.8.5.5. 

TESU,  still  lead  on, 

*J     Till  our  rest  be  won ; 
And,  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow  calm  and  fearless ; 

Guide  us  by  Thy  hand, 

To  our  Fatherland. 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us  5 

For  through  many  a  woe 

To  our  home  we  go. 

3  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief: 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring ; 
Show  us  that  bright  shore 
Where  we  weep  no  more. 


GENERAL. 


4     Jesu,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won : 
Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 
Till  we  safely  stand 
In  our  Fatherland. 

421  8.7. 

LEAD  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us 
O'er  the  world's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
Guard  us,  guide  us,  keep  us,  feed  us, 
For  we  have  no  help  but  Thee : 
Yet  possessing 
Every  blessing, 
If  our  God  our  Father  be. 

2  Saviour,  breathe  forgiveness  o'er  us ; 

All  our  weakness  Thou  dost  know ; 
Thou  didst  tread  this  earth  before  us; 
Thou  didst  feel  its  keenest  woe ; 

Lone  and  dreary, 

Faint  and  weary, 
Through  the  desert  Thou  didst  go. 

3  Spirit  of  our  God,  descending, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  joy ; 
Love  with  every  passion  blending, 
Pleasure  that  can  never  cloy : 

Thus  provided, 

Pardoned,  guided, 
Nothing  can  our  peace  destroy. 

422  ids. 

LEAD  us,  0  Father,  in  the  paths  of  peace ; 
Without    Thy   guiding    hand  we    go 
astray, 
And  doubts  appall,  and  sorrows  still  increase; 
Lead  us  through  Christ,  the  true  and  living 
Way. 


GEXERAL. 


2  Lead  us,  0  Father,  in  the  paths  of  truth ; 

Unhelped  by  Thee,  in  error's  maze  we 

grope, 
While  passion  stains,  and  folly  dims  our 

youth, 
And  age  comes  on,  uncheered  by  faith  and 

hope. 

3  Lead  us,  0  Father,  in  the  paths  of  right  ; 

Blindly  we  stumble  when  we  walk  alone, 
Involved  in  shadows  of  a  darksome  night, 
Only  with  Thee  we  journey  safely  on. 

■1  Lead  us,  0  Father,  to  Thy  heavenly  rest, 
However  rough  and  steep  the  path  may  be, 
Through  joy  or  sorrow,  as  Thou  deemest 
best, 
Until  our  lives  are  perfected  in  Thee. 

423  p.  m. 

LEAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling 
gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home, 

Lead  Thou  me  on ! 
Keep  Thou  my  feet !   I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene ;  one  step  enough  forme. 

2  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on ! 
I  loved  the  garish  day ;  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will:  remember  not  past 
years. 

3  So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 
The  night  is  gone ; 


GENERAL. 


And  with  the  mora  those  angel  faces  smile, 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost 
awhile. 

424  8s. 

O  LIGHT,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 
From  twilight  dawn  to  perfect  day, 
Shine  Thou  before  the  shadows  fall, 

That  lead  our  wandering  feet  astray  : 
At  morn  and  eve  Thy  radiance  pour, 
That  youth  may  love,  and  age  adore. 

2  0  Way,  through  Whom  our  sonls  draw  near 

To  yon  eternal  home  of  peace, 
Where  perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear, 

And  earth's  vain  toil  and  wandering  cease ; 
In  strength  or  weakness  may  we  see 
Our  heavenward  path,  0  Lord,  through 
Thee. 

3  0  Truth,  before  Whose  shrine  we  bow, 

Thou  priceless  pearl  for  all  who  seek, 
To  Thee  our  earliest  strength  we  vow ; 

Thy  love  will  bless  the  pure  and  meek  ; 
When  dreams  or  mists  beguile  our  sight, 
Turn  Thou  our  darkness  into  light. 

4  O  Life,  the  well  that  ever  flows 

To  slake  the  thirst  of  those  that  faint, 
Thy  power  to  bless,  what  seraph  knows  ? 

Thy  joy  supreme,  what  words  can  paint  ? 
In  earth's  last  hour  of  fleeting  breath 
Be  Thou  our  conqueror  over  death. 

5  0  Light,  0  Way,  0  Truth,  0  Life, 

0  Jesus,  born  mankind  to  save, 
Give  Thou  Thy  peace  in  deadliest  strife  ; 

Shed  Thou  Thy  calm  on  stormiest  wave  ; 
Be  Thou  our  hope,  our  joy,  our  dread, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 


340  GENERAL. 


425  c.  m. 

THOU  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth,  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life,  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life ; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

426  c.  m. 

WE  walk  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 
No  gracious  words  we  hear 
From  Him  Who  spake  as  man  ne'er  spake j 
But  we  believe  Him  near. 

2  We  may  not  touch  His  hands  and  side, 

Nor  follow  where  He  trod ; 
But  in  His  promise  we  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  My  Lord  and  God ! " 

3  Help  then,  0  Lord,  our  unbelief ; 

And  may  our  faith  abound. 
To  call  on  Thee  when  Thou  art  near, 
And  seek  where  Thou  art  found : 

4  That,  when  our  life  of  faith  is  done, 

In  realms  of  clearer  light 
We  may  behold  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
With  full  aud  endless  sight. 


GENERAL. 


427 


CM. 


GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
His  wonders  to  perform : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 

With  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
"Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

428  l.m. 

OTHOU,  Who  hast  at  Thy  command 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  Thy  hand, 
Our  wayward,  erring1  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  Thine. 

2  Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mold  every  purpose  of  the  soul  j 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  prove 
That  stands  between  us  and  Thy  love. 


342  GENERAL. 


3  Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be, 
When  we  can  look  through  them  to  Thee; 
"When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 
Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

■i  And  while  we  to  Thy  glory  live, 
May  we  to  Thee  all  glory  give, 
Until  the  final  summons  come, 
That  calls  Thy  willing  servants  home. 

429  cm. 

MY  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  Who  died, 

Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 

Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 

And  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace 

And  seal  me  for  Thine  own ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  near  Thy  throne. 

4  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven ! 

430  l.  m. 

JESU,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts  ! 
Thou  Fount  of  life !  Thou  Light  of  men ! 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  Thee  again. 

2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood ; 
Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  all  in  all. 


GENERAL.  343 


3  We  taste  Thee,  0  Thou  living  Bread ! 

And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst  from  Thee  our  souls  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast ; 
Glad,  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5  0  Jesu,  ever  with  us  stay ! 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ! 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away ! 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light ! 

431  6s. 

OLOVE  that  casts  out  fear, 
0  love  that  casts  out  sin, 
'Tarry  no  more  without, 
But  come  and  dwell  within ! 

2  True  sunlight  of  the  soul, 

Surround  us  as  we  go  ; 
So  shall  our  way  be  safe, 
Our  feet  no  straying  know. 

3  Great  love  of  God  come  in  ! 

Well-spring  of  heavenly  peace ; 
Thou  Living  Water,  come  ! 
Spring  up,  and  never  cease. 

4  Love  of  the  living  God, 

Of  Father  and  of  Son ; 
Love  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Fill  Thou  each  needy  one. 

432  8.7. 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down ! 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 
All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 


344  GENERAL. 

2  Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive  ; 
Come  to  us,  dear  Lord,  and  never, 
Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 

4  Thee  we  would  be  alway  blessing ; 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above  ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing ; 
Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

5  Finish,  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be : 

Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 

Perfectly  secured  in  Thee  : 

6  Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place : 

Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

433  cm. 

HOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  our  sorrows,  heals  our  wounds, 
And  drives  away  our  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 


GENERAL.  345 


My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  "Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought : 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath : 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

434  o,  m. 

JESU,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find, 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  Name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek ! 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  Ah,  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesu,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 

As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be ; 
In  Thee  be  all  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 


435 


CM. 


ETERNAL  God,  we  look  to  Thee, 
To  Thee  for  help  we  fly ; 


GENERAL. 


Thine  eye  alone  our  wants  can  see, 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Lord,  let  Thy  fear  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide  : 
That  love  will  all  vain  love  expel ; 
That  fear  all  fear  beside. 

3  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 

Oh,  let  Thy  grace  supply! 
The  good  unasked  in  mercy  grant ; 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

436  8.7. 

LABORING  and  heavy  laden, 
Wanting  help  in  time  of  need, 
Fainting  by  the  way  from  hunger, 
"  Bread  of  life  ! "  on  Thee  we  feed. 

2  Thirsting  for  the  springs  of  waters 

That,  by  love's  eternal  law, 
From  the  stricken  Rock  are  flowing, 
"  Well  of  life  ! "  from  Thee  we  draw. 

3  In  the  land  of  cloud  and  shadow, 

Where  no  human  eye  can  see, 
Light  to  those  who  sit  in  darkness, 
'*  Light  of  life  !  "  we  walk  in  Thee. 

4  Thou  the  grace  of  life  supplying, 

Thou  the  crown  of  life  wilt  give , 
Dead  to  sin,  and  daily  dying, 
"  Life  of  life  !  "  in  Thee  we  live. 

437  7.6. 

COME  unto  Me,  ye  weary, 
And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
Oh,  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  hearts  opprest ! 
It  tells  of  benediction, 
Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace, 


GENERAL.  347 


Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 
Of  love  that  cannot  cease. 

2  "  Come  nnto  Me,  ye  wanderers, 

And  I  will  give  you  light." 
Oh,  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  conies  to  cheer  the  night ! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  wa;y, 
But  He  has  brought  us  gladness, 

And  songs  at  break  of  day. 

3  "Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life." 
Oh,  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife  ! 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long ; 
But  Thou  hast  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 

4  "And  whosoever  cometh, 

I  will  not  cast  him  out.1' 
Oh,  welcome  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt ! 
Which  calls  us,  very  sinners. 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless, 

To  come,  0  Lord,  to  Thee. 

438  7s. 

SING,  my  soul,  His  wondrous  love, 
Who,  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  His  grace. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  Him  were  made  j 
All  is  by  His  sceptre  swayed  j 
What  are  we  that  He  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below  ? 


348  GENERAL. 


3  God,  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  His  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  His  Name ! 
Let  His  glory  be  thy  theme  : 
Praise  Him  till  He  calls  thee  home ; 
Trust  His  love  for  all  to  come. 


0 


439  c.  m. 

FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me ; 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne, 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone ; 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine, 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine ! 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart  j 

Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  Thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 

440  c.  m. 

OH,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  blest  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace  ! 


GENERAL.  349 


2  Jesus,  the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

3  He  speaks  ;  and  listening'  to  His  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive, 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

4  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  His  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ; 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy  ! 

5  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim 
And  spread  through  all  the  world  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 

441  cm. 

MY  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 
Thy  majesty  how  bright, 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light ! 

2  How  dread  are  Thine  eternal  years, 

0  everlasting  Lord ; 
By  prostrate  spirits  day  and  night 
Incessantly  adored ! 

3  How  wonderful,  how  beautiful, 

The  sight  of  Thee  must  be, 
Thine  endless  wisdom,  boundless  power, 
And  awful  purity ! 

4  Oh,  how  I  fear  Thee,  living  God, 

With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 
And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope, 
And  penitential  tears ! 


350  GENERAL. 


5  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  0  Lord, 
Almighty  as  Thou  art, 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

442  8.7. 

SAVIOUR,  source  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays: 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 

Thou,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Didst  redeem  me  with  Thy  blood. 

4  By  Thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  I've  come ; 
Safe,  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended, 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

443  8.7. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee 
For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows : 
Help,  0  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 
Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray ; 

Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 
From  the  paths  of  death  away ; 

Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling, 
Him  Who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 


GENERAL.  351 


And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 
Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express : 
Low /before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless : 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure. 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure. 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 


444 


.6. 


O  SAVIOUR,  precious  Saviour, 
Whom  yet  unseen  we  love ! 
0  Name  of  might  and  favor, 
All  other  names  above ! 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee,  0  Christ,  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  holy  Lord  and  King. 

2  0  bringef  of  salvation, 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought, 
Thyself  the  revelation 
Of"  love  beyond  our  thought ; 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee,  0  Christ,  we  sing; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  gracious  Lord  and  King. 

3  In  Thee  all  fullness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  divine ; 
The  glorv  that  excelleth, 
0  Son  of  God,  is  Thine; 
We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 

To  Thee,  0  Christ,  we  sing  ; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  glorious  Lord  and  King. 


352  GENERAL. 


4  Oh,  grant  the  consummation 
Of  this  our  song  above, 
In  endless  adoration, 
And  everlasting  love ! 
Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee 

Where  perfect  praises  ring, 
And  evermore  confess  Thee 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

445  6s. 

WHEN  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
My  heart  awaking  cries, 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
Alike  at  work  and  prayer 
To  Jesus  I  repair ; 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

2  Whene'er  the  sweet  church  bell 
Peals  over  hill  and  dell, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 
Oh,  hark  to  what  it  sings, 
As  joyously  it  rings, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 

3  My  tongue  shall  never  tire 
Of  chanting  with  the  choir, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  ! 

4  When  sleep  her  balm  denies, 
My  silent  spirit  sighs, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
When  evil  thoughts  molest, 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

5  Does  sadness  fill  my  mind? 
A  solace  here  I  find, 


GENERAL. 


May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss  ? 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

6  The  night  becomes  as  day, 
When  from  the  heart  we  say, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

7  In  heaven's  eternal  bliss 
The  loveliest  strain  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky 
From  depth  to  height  reply, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised! 

8  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine, 
My  canticle  divine, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 
Be  this  the  eternal  song 
Through  ages  all  along, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised ! 

446  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

SHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
Guiding  in  lOve  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways ; 
Christ  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing  j 
Hither  our  children  bring 

Tributes  of  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 


GENERAL. 


Thou  inightest  save  our  race, 
•     And  give  us  life. 

3  Thou  art  the  great  High-Priest ; 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  heavenly  love ; 
While  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain ; 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  Thou  our  guide, 
Our  shepherd  and  our  pride, 

Our  staff  and  song : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thy  perennial  word 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing. 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King! 

447  c.  m. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne ! 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus:" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  Thine  ! 


GENERAL.  355 


4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise ! 


5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 
To  bless  the  sacred  Name 
Of  Him  that  sits  npon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

448  l.  m. 

COME,  let  ns  sing  the  song  of  songs! 
The  saints  in  heaven  began  the  strain : 
The  homage  which  to  Christ  belongs : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain !  " 

2  Slain  to  redeem  ns  by  His  blood, 

To  cleanse  from  every  sinful  stain, 
And  make  ns  kings  and  priests  to  God : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain !  " 

3  To  Him  Who  suffered  on  the  tree, 

Our  souls,  at  His  soul's  price,  to  gain, 
Blessing,  and  praise,  and  glory  be : 
a  "Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain ! "' 

4  To  Him,  enthroned  by  filial  right, 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  proclaim, 
Honor,  and  majesty,  and  might: 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain !  " 

5  Long  as  we  live,  and  when  we  die, 

And  while  in  heaven  with  Him  we  reign, 
This  song,  our  song  of  songs  shall  be : 
a  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain! " 

449  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

"YVTHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom. 

*  '      All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 

Bringing  and  bestowing  good; 


356  GENERAL. 


Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears  f 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Travelling1  onward  in  His  might ; 
'Tis  the  Saviour;  Oh,  how  glorious, 

To  His  people,  is  the  sight! 
Satan  conquered,  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain : 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None,  the  contest  to  maintain : 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rise : 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor,  reign  forever; 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won ; 
Never  shall  Thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done; 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes; 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 

450  c.  m. 

A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name ! 
■±\   Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

2  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call : 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

3  Hail  Him,  the  Heir  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David,  Lord  did  call; 
The  God  incarnate!  Man  divine! 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  of  the  fall, 


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Hail  Him  Who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all! 

5  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

Before  Him  prostrate  fall ! 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 


451 


CM. 


TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name 
Awake  the  sacred  song ; 
Oh,  may  His  love  (immortal  flame ! ) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach , 

What  mortal  tongue  display! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  : 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  Oh,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  Name. 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 


452 


fS. 


pHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
V_     As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ! 


358  GENERAL. 


Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways ! 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Lift  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light ! 
Sion's  city  is  in  sight : 

There  our  endless  home  shall  be, 
There  our  Lord  we  soon  shall  see. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren  j  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 


453 


C.  M. 

PRAISE  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height' 
And  in  the  depth  be  praise  ; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful, 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

2  0  loving  wisdom  of  our  God ! 

When  all  was  sin  and  shame, 
A  second  Adam  to  the  fight 
And  to  the  rescue  came. 

3  0  wisest  love !  that  flesh  and  blood, 

Which  did  in  Adam  fail, 
Should  strive  afresh  against  their  foe, 
Should  strive  and  should  prevail : 

4  And  that  a  higher  gift  than  grace 

Should  flesh  and  blood  refine ; 
God's  presence  and  His  very  Self, 
And  essence  all-divine. 


GENERAL.  :359 


5  0  generous  love !  that  He, Who  smote 

In  Man  for  man  the  foe  ; 
The  double  agony  in  Man 
For  man  should  undergo ; 

6  And  in  the  garden  secretly, 

And  on  the  cross  on  high, 
Should  teach  His  brethren,  and  inspire 
To  suffer  and  to  die. 

7  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 

And  in  the  depth  be  praise ; 
In  all  His  words  most  wonderful. 
Most  sure  in  all  His  ways. 

454  l.  m. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates ! 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits ; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near; 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 

2  The  Lord  is  just,  a  helper  tried; 
Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side ; 

His  kingly  crown  is  holiness ; 
His  sceptre,  pity  in  distress. 

3  Oh,  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  conf  est ! 
Oh,  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 
To  whom  this  King  of  triumph  comes ! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ! 
Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer  and  love  and  joy. 

5  Redeemer,  come !  I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee:  here,  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel: 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal. 


GENERAL. 


6  So  coine,  my  Sovereign !  enter  in ! 
Let  new  and  nobler  life  begin ! 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  guide  us  on, 
Until  the  glorious  crown  be  won ! 

455  L.M.D. 

OGOD  of  God !  0  Light  of  Light ! 
Thou  Prince  of  Peace,  Thou  King  of 
kings, 
To  Thee,  where  angels  know  no  night, 
The  song  of  praise  forever  rings : 
To  Hhn  Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 

The  Lamb  once  slain  for  sinful  men, 
Be  honor,  might ;  all  by  Him  won ; 
Glory  and  praise !  Amen,  Amen. 

2  Deep  in  the  Prophets'  sacred  page, 

Grand  in  the  poets'  winged  word, 
Slowly  in  type,  from  age  to  age, 
Nations  beheld  their  coming  Lord : 
Till  through  the  deep  Judean  night 

Rang  out  the  song  "  Good-willtomen ! " 
Hymned  by  the  first-born  sons  of  light, 
Re-echoed  now,  "  Good-will ! "  Amen. 

3  That  life  of  truth,  those  deeds  of  love, 

That  death  of  pain,  'mid  hate  and  scorn  : 
These  all  are  past,  and  now  above, 
He  reigns  our  King !  once  crowned  with 
thorn. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ; 

So  sang  His  hosts,  unheard  by  men  ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  for  you  He  waits. 
We  lift  them  up  !  Amen,  Amen ! 

4  Nations  afar,  in  ignorance  deep ; 
Isles  of  the  sea,  where  darkness  lay; 
These  hear  His  voice,  they  wake  from  sleep, 
And  throng  with  joy  the  upward  way. 


GENERAL.  361 


They  cry  with  us,  "  Send  forth  Thy 
light," 

0  Lamb,  once  slain  for  sinful  men ; 
Burst  Satan's  bonds,  0  God  of  might ; 

Set  all  men  free !  Amen,  Amen ! 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord  a  glorious  song, 

Sing  to  His  Name,  His  love  forth  tell ; 
Sing  on,  heaven's  hosts, His  praise  prolong ; 
Sing,  ye  who  now  on  earth  do  dwell ; 
Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
From  angels,  praise  ;  and  thanks  from 
men; 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  enthroned  to  reign, 
Glory  and  power !  Amen,  Amen ! 

456  cm. 

THOU,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power, 
Art  worthy  to  receive  j 
Since  all  things  by  Thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  Thy  bounty  live. 

2  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power, 

Honor,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength ;  Who  for  our  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain. 

3  All  worthy  Thou,  Who  hast  redeemed 

And  ransomed  us  to  God, 
From  every  nation,  every  coast, 
By  Thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  Blessing  and  honor,  glory,  power, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven, 
To  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  the  Lamb,  be  given. 

457  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

T>  E  JOICE,  the  Lord  is  King ! 
-"  Your  Lord  and  King  adore ! 


362  GENERAL. 


Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  your  heart !  lift  up  your  voice ! 
Rejoice!  again  I  say,  rejoice! 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love : 
When  He  had  purged  our -stains, 

He  took  His  seat  above. 
Lift  up  your  heart !  lift  up  your  voice ! 
Eejoice !  again  I  say,  rejoice ! 

3  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand, 

Till  all  His  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  His  command, 

And  fall  beneath  His  feet. 
Lift  up  your  heart !  lift  up  your  voice ! 
Rejoice!  again  I  say,  rejoice! 

4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home. 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice ; 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound :  Rejoice ! 

458  8.7. 

PRAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven ; 
To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring  ; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  His  praises  sing : 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 
To  our  fathers  in  distress  ; 
Praise  Him  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless  : 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 


GENERAL. 


3  Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  ns  ; 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows ; 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes. 

Alleluia !  Alleluia ! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height  adore  Him ! 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face ; 
Saints  triumphant  bow  before  Him  ! 
Gathered  in  from  every  race. 

Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

459  io.io.ii.il. 

OH,  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above  ! 
Oh,  gratefully  sing  His  power  and  His 
love! 
Our  shield  and  defender,  the  Ancient  of 

days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with 
praise. 

2  Oh,  tell  of  His  might !  Oh,  sing  of  His  grace ! 
Whose  robe  is  the  light;  Whose  canopy, 

space. 

His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder- 
clouds form, 

And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the 
storm. 

3  The  earth,  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold, 
Almighty,  Thy  power  hath  founded  of  old, 
Hath  stablished  it  fast  by  a    changeless 

decree, 
And  round  it  hath  cast,  like  a  mantle,  the 
sea. 

4  Thy  bountiful  care,  what  tongue  can  recite J? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light ; 


364  GENERAL. 


It  streams  from  the  hills ;  it  descends  to  the 

plain, 
And  sweetly  distills  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

5  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail; 
Thy  mercies,  how  tender !  how  firm  to  the 

end! 
Our    Maker,    Defender,    Redeemer,    and 
Friend ! 

6  0  measureless  Might !  ineffable  Love ! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above, 
The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their 

lays, 
With   true    adoration    shall   lisp   to   Thy 
praise. 

460  p.m. 

THE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love  : 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
By  earth  and  heaven  conf est ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
Forever  blest. 

2  He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  His  oath  depend, 

I  shall,  on  angel- wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend : 
I  shall  behold  His  face, 
I  shall  His  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 
For  evermore. 

3  There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  King, 
The  Lord,  our  Righteousness, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
The  Prince  of  Peace; 


GENERAL. 


On  Sion's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  He  maintains, 
And,  glorious  with  His  saints  in  light, 
Forever  reigns. 

4    The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high ; 
Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
They  ever  cry : 
Hail,  Abraham's  God  and  mine ! 
I  join  the  heavenly  lays ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  Thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

461  p.m. 

THE  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise, 
Alleluia ! 
To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing,    Alleluia  ! 
And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 
Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky       Alleluia  ! 

2  They  through  the  fields  of  Paradise  who 

roam, 
The  blessed  ones  repeat  through  that  bright 

home  Alleluia ! 

The  planetsbeaming  on  their  heavenly  way, 
The  shining  constellations,  join  and  say 

Alleluia ! 

3  Ye  clouds  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  winds  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your   Alleluia  ! 

4  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 
Hoar  frost  and  summer  glow : 


GENERAL. 


Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring', 

And  glorious  forests,  sing       Alleluia ! 

5  First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage 

gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say 

Alleluia ! 
Then  let  the  beasts  of  earth,  with  varying 

strain, 
Join  in  creation's  hymn,  and  cry  again 

Alleluia ! 

6  Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sono- 

rous Alleluia ! 

There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus 

Alleluia ! 
Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean  cry 

Alleluia ! 
Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents,  reply 

Alleluia ! 

7  To  God, Who  all  creation  made, 
The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid : 

Alleluia ! 

This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the 

Lord  Almighty  loves :  Alleluia ! 

This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that 

Christ,  the  King,  approves :   Alleluia  ! 

Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice 

awaking,  Alleluia ! 

And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making, 

Alleluia ! 

8  Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord ; 

With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 
Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One, 
Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 


GENERAL.  367 


462  p.m. 

SING  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise, 
Ye  citizens  of  heaven ;  Oh,  sweetly  raise 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

2  Ye  Powers,  who  stand  before  the  eternal 

Light, 
In  hymning  choirs  re-echo  to  the  height 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

3  The  holy  city  shall  take  up  your  strain, 
And  with  glad  songs  resounding  wake  again 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

4  In  blissful  antiphons  ye  thus  rejoice 

To  render  to  the  Lord  with  thankful  voice 
An  endless  Alleluia. 

5  Ye  who  have  gained  at  length  your  palms 

in  bliss, 
Victorious  ones,  your  chant  shall  still  be 
this,  An  endless  Alleluia. 

6  There,  in  one  grand  acclaim,  forever  ring 

•    The  strains  which  tell  the  honor  of  your 
King,  An  endless  Alleluia. 

7  This  is  sweet  rest  for  weary  ones  brought 

back; 
This  is  glad  food  and  drink  which  ne'er  shall 
lack  An  endless  Alleluia. 

8  "While  Thee,  by  "Whom  were  all  things  made, 

we  praise 
Forever,  and  tell  out  in  sweetest  lays 

An  endless  Alleluia. 

9  Almighty  Christ,  to  Thee  our  voices  sing 
Glory  for  evermore ;  to  Thee  we  bring 

An  endless  Alleluia. 


GENERAL. 


463  l.m. 

ALL  praise  to  Him  Who  built  the  hills : 
-  All  praise  to  Him  the  streams  Who  fills ; 
All  praise  to  Him  Who  lights  each  star 
That  sparkles  in  the  sky  afar. 

2  All  praise  to  Him  Who  wakes  the  morn. 
And  bids  it  glow  with  beams  new-born  j 
Who  draws  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
Like  curtains ?  o'er  our  wearied  sight. 

3  All  praise  to  Him  Whose  love  hath  given, 
In  Christ  His  Son,  the  life  of  heaven  ; 
Who  gives  us,  for  our  darkness,  light, 
And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

4  All  praise  to  Him  in  love  Who  came, 
To  bear  our  woe,  and  sin,  and  shame ; 
Who  lived  to  die,  Who  died  to  rise, 
The  all-prevailing  sacrifice. 

5  All  praise  to  Him  Who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God : 
The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
The  fount  of  joy  and  holiness. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  now 
Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  we  bow 
To  Thee,  blest  Trinity,  we  raise 
E'en  here,  in  exile,  songs  of  praise. 

464  D.  L.  M. 

rpHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
JL  With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 


GENERAL. 


2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 

Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 

And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 

Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 

"  The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

465  8.7. 

GOD,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing, 
Ever  will  I  bless  Thy  Name ; 
Day  by  day  Thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Honor  great  our  God  ben tteth ; 

Who  His  majesty  can  reach  ? 
Age  to  age  His  works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  His  power  shall  teach. 

3  They  shall  talk  of  all  Thy  glory, 

On  Thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  Thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  Thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

4  Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure, 

Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought, 
Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 


370  GENERAL. 


God  is  good  to  all  creation ; 
All  His  works  His  goodness  prove. 

6  All  Thy  works,  0  Lord,  shall  bless  Thee ; 
Thee  shall  all  Thy  saints  adore : 
King  supreme  shall  they  confess  Thee, 
And  proclaim  Thy  sovereign  power. 

466  p.  m. 

NOW  thank  Ave  all  our  God, 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices ! 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  Whom  His  world  rejoices ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love ; 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  Oh,  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us ! 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

467  5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. 

HOW  wondrous  and  great 
Thy  works,  God  of  praise ! 
How  just,  King  of  saints, 
And  true  are  Thy  ways ! 
Oh,  who  shall  not  fear  Thee, 

And  honor  Thy  Name  ? 
Thou  only  art  holy, 
Thou  only  supreme. 

2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown  j 


GENERAL.  371 


Their  worship  and  vows 
Shall  come  to  Thy  throne : 

Thy  truth  and  Thy  judgments 
Shall  spread  all  abroad, 

Till  earth's  every  people 
Confess  Thee  their  God. 

468  l.  m. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ! 
Let  the  Redeemer's  Name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue  ! 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
And  truth  eternal  is  Thy  word : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

469  l.m. 

WITH  one  consent  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth. 
And  sing  before  Him  songs  of  praise. 

2  Convinced  that  He  is  God  alone. 

From  Whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  He  chooses  for  His  own, 
The  flock  that  He  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

3  Oh,  enter  then  His  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  His  courts  devoutly  press ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat. 
And  still  His  Name  with  praises  bless. 

4  For  He's  the  Lord,  supremely  good. 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure : 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 


372  GENERAL. 


470  l.  m. 

ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice : 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed ; 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make : 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3  Oh,  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 

Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto  ; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  Name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4  For  why?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

471  5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5. 

OH,  praise  ye  the  Lord ! 
Prepare  your  glad  voice 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing : 
In  their  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice ; 
And  children  of  Sion 
Be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  His  great  Name 

Extol  in  their  songs, 
With  hearts  well  attuned 

His  praises  express ; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

To  hear  their  glad  tongues, 
And  waits  with  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless. 


GENERAL.  373 


3  With  glory  adorned, 

His  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  Who  their  heads 

With  safety  doth  shield  ; 
Snch  honor  and  trinmph 

His  favor  shall  bring  : 
Oh,  therefore  forever 

All  praise  to  Him  yield  ! 

472  l.  m. 

OCOME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King, 
And  high  our  grateful  voices  raise, 
As  our  Salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  His  presence  let  us  haste 

To  thank  Him  for  His  favors  past  j 
To  Him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  His  Name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivalled  glory  great ; 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  His  command. 

4  Oh,  let  us  to  His  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
Low  on  our  knees  with  reverence  fall, 
And  on  the  Lord  our  Maker  call. 

473  l.m. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 


GENERAL. 


3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
"What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name  1 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs ; 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  j 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

474  s.  m. 

OH,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ! 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  His  holy  Name ! 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind ! 
Forget  not  all  His  benefits ! 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins ; 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  He  clothes  thee  with  His  love ; 

Upholds  thee  with  His  truth  ; 
And  like  the  eagle  He  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 


GENERAL.  375 


6  Then  bless  His  holy  Name, 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole, 
Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days ! 
Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

475  7s. 

AGNIFY  Jehovah's  Name ; 
For  His  mercies  ever  sure, 
From  eternity  the  same, 
To  eternity  endure. 

2  Let  His  i^ansomed  flock  rejoice, 

Gathered  out  of  every  land, 
As  the  people  of  His  choice, 
Plucked  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 

3  In  the  wilderness  astray, 

In  the  lonely  waste  they  roam, 
Hungry,  fainting  by  the  way, 
Far  from  refuge,  shelter,  home  : 

4  To  the  Lord  their  God  they  cry  ; 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear, 
Sends  deliverance  from  on  high, 
Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear. 

5  Them  to  pleasant  lands  He  brings, 

Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow ; 
Where  from  verdant  hills,  the  springs 
Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow. 

6  Oh,  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord, 

For  His  goodness  to  their  race ! 
For  the  wonders  of  His  word, 
And  the  riches  of  His  grace. 

476  7s. 

SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang ; 
Heaven  with  alleluias  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 


GENERAL. 


2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  mnst  pass  away  j 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

477  8.8.8.4. 

OLORD  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be  j 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
Who  givest  all  ? 

2  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 

Sweet  flowers  and  fruits  Thy  love  declare, 
Where  harvests  ripen,  Thou  art  there, 
Who  givest  all ! 

3  For  peaceful  homes,  and  healthful  days, 
For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays, 
We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 

Who  givest  all ! 


GENERAL.  377 


4  Thou  didst  not  spare  Thine  only  Son, 
But  gav'st  Him  for  a  world  undone, 
And  freely  with  that  blessed  One 

Thou  givest  all. 

5  Thou  giv'st  the  Holy  Spirit's  dower, 
Spirit  of  life,  and  love,  and  power, 
And  dost  His  sevenfold  graces  shower 

Upon  us  all. 

6  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven, 
0  Lord,  what  can  to  Thee  be  given, 

Who  givest  all  ? 

7  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend ; 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  givest  all. 

8  Whatever,  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee 
Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be  j 
Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 

Who  givest  all ; 

9  To  Thee,  from  Whom  we  all  derive 
Our  life,  our  gifts,  our  power  to  give ; 
Oh,  may  we  ever  with  Thee  live, 

Who  givest  all ! 

478  p.  m. 

HOLY  offerings,  rich  and  rare, 
Offerings  of  praise  and  prayer, 
Purer  life  and  purpose  high, 
Clasped  hands,  uplifted  eye, 
Lowly  acts  of  adoration 
To  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 
On  His  altar  laid,  we  leave  them : 
Christ,  present  them !   God,  receive  them ! 

2  Homage  of  each  humble  heart, 
Ere  we  from  Thy  house  depart ; 


GENERAL. 


Worship  fervent,  deep  and  high, 

Adoration,  ecstasy ; 

All  that  childlike  love  can  render 

Of  devotion  true  and  tender ; 

On  Thine  altar  laid,  we  leave  them  : 

Christ,  present  them !  God,  receive  them ! 

3  To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Though  our  mortal  weakness  raise 
Offerings  of  imperfect  praise, 
Yet  with  hearts  bowed  down  most  lowly, 
Crying,  Holy !  Holy !  Holy ! 
On  Thine  altar  laid,  we  leave  them : 
Christ,  present  them !  God,  receive  them ! 

479  c.  m. 

OH,  with  due  reverence  let  us  all 
To  God's  abode  repair ; 
And  prostrate  at  His  footstool  fall, 
To  breathe  our  humble  prayer. 

2  Arise,  0  Lord,  and  now  possess 

Thy  constant  place  of  rest ; 

Be  that  not  only  with  Thy  ark, 

But  with  Thy  presence  blest. 

3  Clothe  Thou  Thy  priests  with  righteousness^ 

Make  Thou  Thy  saints  rejoice ; 
And,  for  Thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  Thy  Anointed's  voice. 

480  i.  m. 

FOR  Thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise 
In  Sion  waits,  Thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise. 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  Thou,  Who  to  every  humble  prayer 
Dost  always  bend  Thy  listening  ear, 
To  Thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  Thy  gracious  throne  appear. 


GENERAL. 


3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  Thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
Whilst  Thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  who,  near  Thee  placed, 

Within  Thy  sacred  dwelling  lives ! 
'Tis  there  abundantly  we  taste 
The  vast  delights  Thy  temple  gives. 

481  L.M. 

FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

A  place  than  all  beside  more  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-stained  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  spot  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagles'  wings  we  soar, 
And  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more  ; 
And  heaven  comes  down,  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

482  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

N  loud  exalted  strains, 
The  King  of  glory  praise  ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  He  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
But  Sion,  with  His  presence  blest, 
Is  His  delight,  His  chosen  rest. 


I 


2  0  King  of  glory,  come  ; 
And  with  Thv  favor  crown 


GENERAL. 


This  temple  as  Thy  home, 
This  people  as  Thy  own  j 
Beneath  this  roof  vouchsafe  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Now  let  Thine  ear  attend 

Our  supplicating  cries ; 
Now  let  our  praise  ascend, 

Accepted,  to  the  skies : 
Now  let  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Spread  its  celestial  influence  round. 

4  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  Thy  truth  and  love  ; 
Here  Christians  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above : 
Till  all  who  humbly  seek  Thy  face 
Rejoice  in  Thy  abounding  grace. 

483  8.7. 

CHRIST  is  made  the  sure  foundation, 
Christ  the  head  and  corner-stone, 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one  j 
Holy  Sion's  help  forever, 
And  her  confidence  alone. 

2  All  that  dedicated  city, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody ; 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 

3  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day  : 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness, 

Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray  j 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 


GENERAL.  381 


4  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee,  forever 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

484  6s. 

WE  love  the  place,  0  God, 
Wherein  Thine  honor  dwells  j 
The  joy  of  Thine  abode 
All  other  joy  excels. 

2  We  love  the  house  of  prayer, 

W  nerein  Thy  servants  meet ; 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  there 
Thy  chosen  ones  to  greet. 

3  We  love  the  sacred  font, 

Wherein  the  holy  Dove 
Bestows,  as  ever  wont, 
His  blessing  from  above. 

4  We  love  Thine  altar,  Lord, 

Its  mysteries  revere ; 
For  there  in  faith  adored, 
We  find  Thy  presence  near. 

5  We  love  Thy  holy  word, 

The  lamp  Thou  gav'st  to  guide 
All  wanderers  home,  0  Lord, 
Home  to  their  Father's  side. 

6  Then  let  us  sing  the  love 

To  us  so  freely  given, 
Until  we  sing  above 
The  triumph-song  of  heaven ! 

485  s.  m. 

I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode, 


382  GENERAL. 


The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

3  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

4  Jesus,  Thou  frieud  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

5  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Sion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


486 


S.  M. 


LIKE  Noah's  weary  dove, 
That  soared  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting-place  above 
The  cheerless  waters  found ; 

2  Oh,  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole. 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

3  Behold  the  Ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 


GENERAL.  383 


5  And  when  the  waves  of  ire 
Again  the  earth  shall  fill, 
The  Ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire, 
Then  rest  on  Sion's  hill. 

487  ios. 

T>ISE,    crowned    with    light,    imperial 

-t^       Salem,  rise ! 

Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine 
eyes! 

See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  dis- 
play, 

And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn : 
See  f  uture  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend : 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  pros- 
trate kings, 

While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke 

decay, 

Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt 
away; 

But  fixed  His  word,  His  saving  power  re- 
mains; 

Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah 
reigns. 

488  l.m. 

TRIUMPHANT  Sion,  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead ! 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 


384  GENERAL. 


2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known : 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer, 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair : 

Nor  will  thy  watchf  id  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

489  7s. 

PLEASANT  are  Thy  courts  above 
In  the  land  of  lif  e  and  love ; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
Oh,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
For  Thy  fullness,  God  of  grace ! 

2  Happy  birds  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  Thy  altars,  0  Most  High! 
Happier  souls  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast ! 

Like  the  wandering  dove,  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 

3  Happy  souls !  their  praises  flow 
Ever  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies  : 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length, 


GENERAL. 


At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall, 

Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 

4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win  ; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin ; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 
Sun  and  shield  alike  Thou  art; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart. 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee  j 
Shower,  oh,  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me  ! 

490  a;. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Sion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He,  Whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode  : 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint,  when  such  a  river 

Ever  will  their  thirst  assuage  f 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner, 

Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 


GENERAL. 


4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Sion, 

Washed  in  the  Redeemer's  blood ! 
Jesus,  Whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  arid  priests  to  God. 
""lis  His  love  His  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings : 
And  as  priests,  His  solemn  praises 

Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 

491  7.6. 

THE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word : 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride ; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation, 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth ; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest, 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest ; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cry  goes  up  "How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war 
She  waits  the  consummation 
Of  peace  for  evermore  ; 


GENERAL.  389 


Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

5  Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 
With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won  : 
0  happy  ones  and  holy ! 
Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
4  Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 
On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

492  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

ONE  sole  baptismal  sign, 
One  Lord,  below,  above, 
One  faith,  one  hope  divine, 

One  only  watchword,  Love : 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2  Our  sacrifice  is  one, 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone ! 
And  sighs  from  contrite  hearts  that  spring, 
Our  chief,  our  choicest  offering. 

3  Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 

The  catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 

Her  broken  frame  renew ! 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

493  cm. 


0 


H,  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 


388  GENERAL. 


Up,  Israel!  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day. 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear, 

With  our  assembled  powers, 
In  strong  and  beauteous  order  ranged, 
Like  her  united  towers. 

3  Oh,  ever  pray  for  Salem's  peace ; 

For  they  shall  prosperous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

4  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found; 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crowned. 

5  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray,  May  peace  in  Salem's  towers 
A  constant  guest  appear. 

6  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good, 

And  ever  wish  thee  well, 
For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

494  l.m. 

OHOLY  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace, 
Pity  Thy  Church,  now  rent  in  twain  j 
Bid  wrath,  and  strife,  and  variance  cease, 
And  let  us  all  be  one  again  j 

2  One  with  our  brethren  here  in  love, 

And  one  with  saints  that  are  at  rest, 
And  one  with  angel  hosts  above, 
And  one  with  God  forever  blest. 

3  Oh,  make  on  earth  all  churches  one, 

One  with  the  blessed  gone  before, 
All  knit  in  sweet  communion, 
To  love  Thee,  worship,  and  adore. 


GENERAL. 


4  For  one  the  Lord  on  Whom  we  call, 
The  Spirit  one  Whom  He  hath  given, 
One  God  and  Father  of  us  all, 
One  Faith  on  earth,  one  Hope  of  heaven. 

495  8.8.8.4. 

FATHER  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 
The  nations  sing/'  Thine,  Lord,  are  we, 
Countless  in  number,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one." 

2  0  Son  of  God,  Whose  love  so  free 
For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be, 
United  to  our  God  in  Thee 

May  we  be  one. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  didst  once  for  all  atone : 
Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile  own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner  Stone, 

Making  them  one. 

4  Thou  art  the  fountain  of  all  good, 
Cleansing  with  Thy  most  precious  blood, 
And  feeding  us  with  angels'  food, 

Making  us  one. 

5  Join  high  and  low,  join  young  and  old, 
In  love  that  never  waxes  cold  ; 
Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  Fold, 

Make  us  all  one. 

6  0  Spirit  blest, Who  from  above 
Cam'st  gently  gliding  like  a  dove, 
Calm  all  our  strife,  give  faith  and  love ; 

Oh,  make  us  one ! 

7  0  Trinity  in  Unity, 

One  only  God,  in  Persons  Three, 
Dwell  ever  in  our  hearts ;  like  Thee 
May  we  be  one. 


390  GENERAL. 


8  So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  away, 
May  we  awake  with  joy  and  say, 
"  Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 
We  all  are  one." 


496  ii.n.11.5. 

LORD  of  our  life, and  God  of  our  salvation, 
Star  of  our  night,  and  hope  of  every 
nation, 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplica- 
tion, 

Lord  God  Almighty. 


2  See  round  Thine  Ark  the  hungry  billows 

curling ! 

See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurl- 
ing! 

Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are 
hurling, 

Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3  Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor 

faileth ; 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  as- 

saileth ; 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  pre- 

vaileth : 

Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord ! 

4  Peace,  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoughts  as- 

suaging, 

Peace,  in  Thy  Church,  where  brothers  are 
engaging, 

Peace,  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  wag- 
ing; 

Calm  Thy  foes  raging  ! 


GENERAL. 


5  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  backward  they  are 
driven ; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be 

forgiven ; 
Grant  peace  on  earth,  and  after  we  have 
striven, 

Peace  in  Thy  heaven/ 

497  8.8.7.8.8.7. 

C10ME,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
J   Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 
In  the  holy  gospels  shrined  ! 
Blessed  tidings  of  salvation, 
Peace  on  earth  their  proclamation, 
Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 

2  See  the  rivers  four  that  gladden, 
With  their  streams,  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  most  dear ; 
Christ  the  fountain,  these  the  waters  j 
Drink,  0  Sioms  sons  and  daughters ! 

Drink,  and  find  salvation  here. 

.'  <  Oh,  that  we,  Thy  truth  confessing, 
And  Thy  holy  word  possessing, 

Jesu,  may  Thy  love  adore ! 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raising, 
Thee  with  all  Thy  ransomed  praising. 
Ever  and  for  evermore. 

498  s.  ii. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet. 
Who  stand  on  Sion's hill; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"  Si  on,  behold  thy  Saviour-King  ! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 


GENERAL. 


3  How  happy  are  our  ears 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  f  or. 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

499  l.m. 

A  LMIGHTY  God, Whose  only  Son 
-£-»-  O'er  sin  and  death  the  triumph  won, 
And  ever  lives  to  intercede 
For  souls  who  Thy  sweet  mercy  need; 

2  In  His  dear  Name  to  Thee  we  pray 
For  all  who  err  and  go  astray, 
For  sinners,  wheresoe'er  they  be, 
Who  do  not  serve  and  honor  Thee 

3  And  some  within  Thy  sacred  fold, 
To  holy  things  are  dead  and  cold, 
And  waste  the  precious  hours  of  life 
In  selfish  ease,  or  toil,  or  strife ', 

4  And  many  a  quickened  soul  within 
There  lurks  the  secret  love  of  sin, 
A  wayward  will,  or  anxious  fears, 
Or  lingering  taint  of  bygone  years : 


GENERAL. 


5  Oh,  give  repentance  true  and  deep 
To  all  Thy  lost  and  wandering  sheep ! 
And  kindle  in  their  hearts  the  fire 

Of  holy  love  and  pure  desire : 

6  That  so  from  angel  hosts  above 
May  rise  a  sweeter  song  of  love, 
And  we,  with  all  the  blest,  adore 
Thy  Name,  0  God,. for  evermore. 

500  s.m. 

rP0  bless  Thy  chosen  race, 
J-    In  mercy,  Lord,  incline ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  Thy  face 
On  all  Thy  saints  to  shine ; 

2  That  so  Thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  salvation  own. 

3  Oh,  let  them  shout  and  sing, 

With  joy  and  pious  mirth ! 
For  Thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

4  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  Thy  fame ! 
Let  all  the  world,  0  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  Thy  glorious  Name ! 

5  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  shower  j 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  His  resistless  power. 

501  s.m. 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  skv. 


394  GENERAL. 


2  From  youth  to  hoary  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill: 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will! 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live, 
And  oh,  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give ! 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Steadfast  to  walk  on  Christ's  dear  way 
And  God  to  glorify. 

502  s.m. 

HEIRS  of  unending  life, 
While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
Oh,  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear ! 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  j 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  His  own. 

3  'Tis  He  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  He  that  works  to  do ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too ! 

503  cm. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
■^\.   And  press  with  vigor  on  j 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 


GENERAL.  395 


Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  7Tis  God's  all- animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye. 

4  Then  wake,  ray  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

504  s.  m. 

i 

MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ! 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  I 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ! 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath 
Up  to  His  blest  abode. 

505  l.  m 

FIGHT  the  good  fight  with  all  thy  might, 
Christ  is  thy  strength,  and  Christ  thy 
right ; 
Lay  hold  on  life,  and  it  shall  be 
Thy  joy  and  crown  eternally. 


396  GENERAL. 


2  Run  the  straight  race  through  God's  good 

grace, 
Lift  up  thine  eyes,  and  seek  His  face ; 
Life  with  its  way  before  us  lies, 
Christ  is  the  path,  and  Christ  the  prize. 

3  Cast  care  aside,  lean  on  thy  Guide  ; 
His  boundless  mercy  will  provide  ; 
Trust,  and  thy  trusting  soul  shall  prove 
Christ  is  its  life,  and  Christ  its  love. 

4  Faint  not  nor  fear,  His  arms  are  near ; 
He  changeth  not,  and  thou  art  dear ; 
Only  believe,  and  thou  shalt  see 
That  Christ  is  all  in  all  to  thee. 

506  7s. 

OFT  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  : 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 

2  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad : 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  tune  your  song. 

3  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry ; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

4  Onward  then  to  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove  ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

507  c.  m. 

THE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain : 


GENERAL.  397 


His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 

2  Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain ; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave  ; 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save. 

4  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  His  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 
Who  follows  in  His  train J? 

5  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came : 
T  welve  valiant  saints,  th  eir  hope  they  kne  w , 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame. 

6  They  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel : 
Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

7  A  noble  army :  men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid; 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 
In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

8  They  climbed  the  steep  asceut  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain  : 
0  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train. 

508  c.  m. 


A 


Mia  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 


GENERAL. 


And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  earns  , 

Or  blush  to  speak  His  Name  f 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas ! 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ! 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ! 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage.  Lord  : 
I'll  bear  the  cross,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  afar.    . 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

i)  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  Thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies. 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

509  s.  at. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise. 
And  put  your  armor  on  ; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 

Through  His  eternal  Son. 

'2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 
And  in  His  mighty  power  ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might. 
With  all  His  strength  endued; 


GENERAL. 


And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day, 

5  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome.  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

510  7.6. 

GO  forward,  Christian  soldier, 
Beneath  His  banner  true ! 
The  Lord  Himself,  thy  Leader, 

Shall  all  thy  foes  subdue. 
His  love  foretells  thy  trials ; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need ; 
He  can  with  bread  of  heaven 
Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

2  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe ; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know : 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  Captain ; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray ; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

3  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier ! 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest, 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished 

And  heaven  is  all  possessed; 
Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armor  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 


400  GENERAL. 


4  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier ! 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night : 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter : 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  light. 
When  morn  His  face  revealeth, 

Thy  dangers  all  are  past : 
Oh,  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

May  keep  thee  to  the  last ! 

511  7.6. 

O  HAPPY  band  of  pilgrims, 
If  onward  ye  will  tread 
With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 
To  Jesus  as  your  Head ! 

2  Oh,  happy  if  ye  labor 

As  Jesus  did  for  men ! 
Oh,  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  then ! 

3  The  cross  that  Jesus  carried, 

He  carried  as  your  due : 
The  crown  that  Jesus  weareth, 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

4  The  faith  by  which  ye  see  Him, 

The  hope  in  which  ye  yearn, 
The  love  that  through  all  troubles 
To  Him  alone  will  turn ; 

5  The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrows  ye  endure, 
The  manifold  temptations 
That  death  alone  can  cure ; 

6  What  are  they  but  His  jewels, 

Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth  ? 


GENERAL.  401 


7  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 
Look  upward  to  the  skies, 
Where  such  a  light  affliction 
Shall  win  so  great  a  prize ! 

512  7.6. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  destined  place. 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  oh,  cease  to  mourn ! 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies : 
There  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest,  in  heaven ; 
There  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

513  s.m. 

OH,  where  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean-depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 


402  PROCESSIONALS. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang- 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath ; 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face, 
For  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  Thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 
Of  immortality. 


VII.   PROCESSIONALS. 
514  P.M. 

T\XE  march,  we  march  to  victory ! 

*  *     With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the 
sky, 

And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

1  We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  light. 

In  reverent  train  to  meet  Him  ; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night, 
That  the  sons  of  the  day  maj  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

2  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 

Our  helmet  is  His  salvation, 
Our  banner,  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 
Our  watchword,  the  Incarnation. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 


PROCESSIONALS. 


3  And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  golden  Sion  j 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen 
gates, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

4  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  eye  of  love  looking  down  from 
above, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory ! 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the 

sky, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 


515 


6.5. 


BRIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
Brightly  gleams  our  banner 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 

2  Jesu,  Lord  and  Master, 
At  Thy  sacred  feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 
See  Thy  children  meet : 


PROCESSIONALS. 


Often  have  we  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray ; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe : 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower, 
Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

4  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love ; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 


516 


6.5. 


ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before ! 
Christ  the  royal  Master 
Leads  against  the  foe ; 
Forward  into  battle, 
See,  His  banners  go. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before ! 


PROCESSIONALS.  405 


2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's  host  doth  nee  j 
On,  then,  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory ! 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise  ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise ! 
Onward,  etc. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God ; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod ; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  Body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  etc. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain ; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail ; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  etc. 

5  Onward,  then,  ye  people  ! 

Join  our  happy  throng ! 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph  song ! 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  the  King ; 
This  through  countless  ages 

Men  and  angels  sing. 


PROCESSIONALS. 


Onward,  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching*  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before ! 

517  8.7. 

O IXG,  ye  faithful,  sing  with  gladness! 
^   Wake  your  noblest,  sweetest  strain ! 
With  the  praises  of  your  Saviour 

Let  His  house  resound  again ! 
Him  let  all  your  music  honor, 

And  your  songs  exalt  His  reign  ! 

2  Sing  how  He  came  forth  from  heaven, 

Bowed  Himself  to  Bethlehem's  cave, 
Stooped  to  wear  the  servant's  vesture, 

Bore  the  pain,  the  cross,  the  grave, 
Passed  within  the  gates  of  darkness, 

Thence  His  banished  ones  to  save! 

3  So  He  tasted  death  for  all  men, 

He  of  all  mankind  the  Head, 
Sinless  One  among  the  sinful. 

Prince  of  life  among  the  dead; 
So  He  wrought  the  full  redemption, 

And  the  captor  captive  led. 

4  Now  on  high,  yet  ever  with  us, 

From  His  Father's  throne,  the  Son 
Rules  and  guides  the  world  He  ransomed, 

Till  the  appointed  work  be  done. 
Till  He  see.  renewed  and  perfect, 

All  things  gathered  into  one. 

5  Day  of  promised  restitution ! 

Fruit  of  all  His  sorrows  past ! 
When  the  crown  of  His  dominion 

He  before  the  throne  shall  cast, 
And  throuo-hout  the  wide  creation 

God  be  "  all  in  all  "  at  last. 


PROCESSIONALS.  407 


518 


(5.-3. 


AT  the  Name  of  Jesus 
■£*-  Every  knee  shall  bow, 
Every  tongue  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now ; 
"Tis  the  Father's  pleasure 

We  should  call  Him  Lord, 
Who  from  the  beginning 

Was  the  mighty  Word. 

2  At  His  voice  creation 

Sprang  at  once  to  sight, 
All  the  angel  faces, 

All  the  hosts  of  light, 
Thrones  and  dominations, 

Stars  upon  their  way, 
All  the  heavenly  orders, 

In  their  great  array. 

3  Humbled  for  a  season, 

To  receive  a  Name 
From  the  lips  of  sinners, 

Unto  whom  He  came, 
Faithfully  He  bore  it 

Spotless  to  the  last, 
Brought  it  back  victorious, 

When  from  death  He  passed; 

4  Bore  it  up  triumphant, 

With  its  human  light, 
Through  all  ranks  of  creatures, 

To  the  central  height; 
To  the  throne  of  Godhead, 

To  the  Father's  breast, 
Filled  it  with  the  glory 

Of  that  perfect  rest. 

5  In  your  hearts  enthrone  Him ; 

There  let  Him  subdue 
All  that  is  not  holy, 
All  that  is  not  true  : 


408  PROCESSIONALS. 


Crown  Him  as  your  Captain 

In  temptation's  hour ; 
Let  His  will  enfold  you 

In  its  light  and  power. 

6  Brothers,  this  Lord  Jesus 

Shall  return  again. 
With  His  Father's  glory. 

With  His  angel  train  ; 
For  all  wreaths  of  empire 

Meet  upon  His  brow, 
And  our  hearts  confess  Him 

King  of  glory  now. 

519  6.5. 

SAVIOUR,  blessed  Saviour, 
Listen  while  we  sing  : 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  we  offer, 

All  we  hope  to  be. 
Body.  soul,  and  spirit, 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

2  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee  : 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  eaith  to  die  : 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

3  Great,  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here, 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there  : 
Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 

Toil,  or  care,  is  known. 
Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  Thv  throne. 


PROCESSIONALS. 


4  Clearer  still,  and  clearer, 

Dawns  the  light  from  heaven, 
In  our  sadness  bringing1 

News  of  sins  forgiven ; 
Life  has  lost  its  shadows  ; 

Pure  the  light  within  ; 
Thou  hast  shed  Thy  radiance 

On  a  world  of  sin. 

5  Brighter  still,  and  brighter, 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that's  done ; 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
May  we,  blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last ! 

6  Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God ! 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

7  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

When  the  ransomed  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgetting, 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
Where  in  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels  sing, 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  their  King. 

520  s.  m. 

EJOICE,  ye  pure  in  heart! 
Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing! 
Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King ! 


R 


410  PROCESSIONALS. 


2  Bright  youth,  and  snow-crowned  age, 

Strong  men  and  maidens  meek : 
Raise  high  your  free,  exulting  song ! 
God's  wondrous  praises  speak ! 

3  With  all  the  angel  choirs, 

With  all  the  saints  of  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss. 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth ! 

4  Your  clear  hosannas  raise, 

And  alleluias  loud ! 
Whilst  answering  echoes  upward  float, 
Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 

5  Yes,  on  through  life's  long  path! 

Still  chanting  as  ye  go ; 
From  youth  to  age,  by.  night  and  day, 
In  gladness  and  in  woe. 

6  Still  lift  your  standard  high ! 

Still  march  in  firm  array ! 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil, 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day ! 

7  At  last  the  march  shall  end; 

The  wearied  ones  shall  rest ; 
The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  house, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

8  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart ! 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing ! 
Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King ! 

521  8.7. 

THROUGH  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 
Marching  to  the  promised  land. 


PROCESSIONALS.  411 


Clear  before  us  through  the  darkness 
Gleams  and  bums  the  guiding  light: 

Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
Stepping  fearless  through  the  night. 

2  One,  the  light  of  God's  own  presence, 

O'er  His  ransomed  people  shed, 
Chasing  far  the  gloom  and  terror, 

Brightening  all  the  path  we  tread: 
One,  the  object  of  our  journey, 

One,  the  faith  which  never  tires, 
One,  the  earnest  looking  forward, 

One,  the  hope  our  God  inspires. 

3  One,  the  strain  the  lips  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one  : 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 

One,  the  march  in  God  begun: 
One,  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  far  eternal  shore, 
Where  the  One  Almighty  Father 

Reigns  in  love  for  evermore. 

4  Onward  therefore,  pilgrim  brothers! 

Onward,  with  the  Cross  our  aid ! 
Bear  its  shame,  and  fight  its  battle, 

Till  we  rest  beneath  its  shade  ! 
Soon  shall  come  the  great  awaking ; 

Soon  the  rending  of  the  tomb  ; 
Then,  the  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  the  end  of  toil  and  gloom ! 

522  6.5. 

|N  our  way  rejoicing, 
As  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises, 

0  Thou  God  of  love ! 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness  ? 

Thine  it  cannot  be ! 
Is  our  sky  beclouded  ? 
Clouds  are  not  from  Thee  ! 


0 


412  PROCESSIONALS. 


On  our  way  rejoicing, 
As  we  homeward  move, 

Hearken  to  our  praises, 
0  Thou  God  of  love! 

2  If  with  honest-hearted 

Love  for  God  and  man, 
Day  by  day  Thou  find  us 

Doing  what  we  can, 
Thou  Who  giv'st  the  seed-time 

Wilt  give  large  increase, 
Crown  the  head  with  blessings, 

Fill  the  heart  with  peace. 

On  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 

3  On  our  way  rejoicing 

Gladly  let  us  go ; 
Conquered  hath  our  Leader! 

Vanquished  is  our  foe ! 
Christ  without,  our  safety ; 

Christ  within,  our  joy  j 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful, 

Can  our  hope  destroy  ? 

On  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 

4  Unto  God  the  Father 

Joyful  songs  we  sing ; 
Unto  God  the  Saviour 

Thankful  hearts  we  bring; 
Unto  God  the  Spirit 

Bow  we  and  adore, 
On  our  way  rejoicing 

Now  and  evermore ! 

On  our  way  rejoicing,  etc. 


523 


6.5. 


FORWARD !  be  our  watchword, 
Steps  and  voices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 
Not  a  look  behind : 


PROCESSIONALS.  413 


Burns  tlie  fiery  pillar 
At  our  army's  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led  ? 
Forward  through  the  desert, 
Through  the  toil  and  fight ! 
Jordan  flows  before  us ; 
Sion  beams  with  light. 

2  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  a  word; 
Forward!  marching  eastward 
Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 

3  Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth ; 
That  fair  home  is  ours : 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 

Shine  the  gates  with  gold ; 
Flows  the  gladdening  river 
Shedding  joys  untold. 
Thither,  onward  thither, 

In  the  Spirit's  might ! 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light ! 

4  To  the  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise : 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 
Echo  songs  of  praise : 


414  PROCESSIONALS. 

To  the  Lord  of  glory, 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honor  done. 
Weak  are  earthly  praises, 
Dull  the  songs  of  night : 
Forward  into  triumph ! 
Forward  into  light ! 

A  Iso  the  following : 

311  Ancient  of  days. 
313  Lord  of  all  being;  throned  afar. 
323  Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed. 
365  Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 

367  Jesus,  our  risen  King. 

368  Alleluia !  sing  to  Jesus. 

374  Crown  Him  with  many  crowns. 
378  Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come ! 
382  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers. 
385  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord. 

395  Those  eternal  bowers. 

396  Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 

397  Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be. 
400  Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem. 

403  0  mother  dear,  Jerusalem. 
404 1  heard  a  sound  of  voices. 

407  For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country. 

408  Jerusalem  the  golden. 
420  Jesu,  still  lead  on. 

424  O  Light,  Whose  beams  illumine  all. 

444  O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour. 

445  When  morning  gilds  the  skies. 

446  Shepherd  of  tender  youth. 

448  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs ! 

453  Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height. 

454  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates. 

455  O  God  of  God!  O  Light  of  Light! 

458  Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven. 

459  Oh,  worship  the  King. 


LITANIES.  415 


460  The  God  of  Abraham  praise. 

482  In  loud  exalted  strains. 

483  Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation. 

484  We  love  the  place,  0  God. 

489  Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above. 

490  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken. 

491  The  Church's  one  foundation. 

496  Lord  of  onr  life,  and  God  of  our  salva> 

tion. 
507  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war. 

510  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier. 

511  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims. 
579  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 


VIII.    LITANIES. 

Citang  of  tl)e  £joln  (^Ijost. 

524  7.7.7.6. 

HOLY  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Dew  descending  from  above, 
Breath  of  life,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

2  Source  of  strength,  of  knowledge  clear, 
Wisdom,  godliness  sincere, 
Understanding,  counsel,  fear; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

3  Source  of  meekness,  love,  and  peace, 
Patience,  pureness,  faith's  increase, 
Hope  and  joy  that  cannot  cease ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 


416  LITANIES. 


4  Spirit  guiding  us  aright, 
Spirit  making  darkness  light, 
Spirit  of  resistless  might ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

5  Thou  by  Whom  the  Virgin  bore 
Him  Whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Sent  our  nature  to  restore ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

6  Thou  Whom  Jesus,  from  His  throne, 
Gave  to  cheer  and  help  His  own, 
That  they  might  not  be  alone ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

7  Thou  Whose  grace  the  Church  doth  fill, 
Showing  her  God's  perfect  will, 
Making  Jesus  present  still ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

8  Coming  with  Thy  power  to  save, 
Moving  on  baptismal  wave. 
Raising  us  from  sin's  dark  grave ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

9  Thou  by  Whom  our  souls  are  fed 
With  the  true  and  living  Bread, 
Even  Him  Who  for  us  bled ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

10  All  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  bestow, 
Gifts  of  wisdom  God  to  know, 
Gifts  of  strength  to  meet  the  foe  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

11  All  our  evil  passions  kill, 
Bend  aright  our  stubborn  will, 
Though  we  grieve  Thee,  patient  still ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 


LITANIES. 


12  Come  to  raise  us  when  we  fall, 
And,  when  snares  our  souls  enthrall, 
Lead  us  back  with  gentle  call ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

13  Come  to  strengthen  all  the  weak. 
Give  Thy  courage  to  the  meek, 
Teach  our  faltering  tongues  to  speak  ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

14  Come  to  aid  the  souls  who  yearn 
More  of  truth  divine  to  learn, 
And  with  deeper  love  to  burn ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

15  Keep  us  iu  the  narrow  way, 
Warn  us  when  we  go  astray, 
Plead  within  us  when  we  pray ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 

16  Holy,  loving,  as  Thou  art, 
Come,  and  live  within  our  heart ; 
Never  more  from  us  depart ; 

Hear  us,  Holy  Spirit. 


Citanri  of  tl)e  Claire!]. 
525  7.7.7.6. 

JESU,  with  Thy  Church  abide, 
Be  her  Saviour,  Lord,  and  Guide, 
While  on  earth  her  faith  is  tried  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Keep  her  lif  e  and  doctrine  pure, 
Help  her,  patient  to  endure, 
Trusting  in  Thy  promise  sure  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us.  ■ 

3  Be  Thou  with  her  all  the  days, 
May  she,  safe  from  error's  ways, 


418  LITANIES. 


Toil  for  Thine  eternal  praise  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  May  her  voice  be  ever  clear, 
Warning  of  a  judgment  near, 
Telling  of  a  Saviour  dear : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  All  her  fettered  powers  release, 
Bid  our  strife  and  envy  cease, 
Grant  the  heavenly  gift  of  peace : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

6  May  she  one  in  doctrine  be, 
One  in  truth  and  charity, 
Winning  all  to  faith  in  Thee  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  May  she  guide  the  poor  and  blind, 
Seek  the  lost  until  she  find, 

And  the  broken-hearted  bind : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

8  Save  her  love  from  growing  cold, 
Make  her  watchmen  strong  and  bold, 
Fence  her  round,  Thy  peaceful  fold : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

9  May  her  priests  Thy  people  feed, 
Shepherds  of  the  flock  indeed, 
Ready,  where  Thou  call'st,  to  lead : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

10  Judge  her  not  for  work  undone, 
Judge  her  not  for  fields  unwon, 
Bless  her  works  in  Thee  begun : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

11  For  the  past  give  deeper  shame, 
Make  her  jealous  for  Thy  Name, 
Kindle  zeal's  most  holy  flame  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


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12  Raise  her  to  her  calling  high, 
Let  the  nations  far  and  nigh 
Hear  Thy  heralds'  warning  cry  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

13  May  her  lamp  of  truth  be  bright, 
Bid  her  bear  aloft  its  light 
Through  the  realms  of  heathen  night : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

14  May  her  scattered  children  be 
From  reproach  of  evil  free, 
Blameless  witnesses  for  Thee  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

15  Arm  her  soldiers  with  the  cross, 
Brave  to  suffer  toil  or  loss, 
Counting  earthly  gain  but  dross  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us, 

16  May  she  holy  triumphs  win, 
Overthrow  the  hosts  of  sin, 
Gather  all  the  nations  in : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

17  May  she  soon  all  glorious  be, 
Spotless  and  from  wrinkle  free, 
Pure,  and  bright,  and  worthy  Thee  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

18  Fit  her  all  Thy  joy  to  share 

In  the  home  Thou  dost  prepare, 
And  be  ever  blessed  there : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


Citann  for  (EljUbrett. 
526  7.7.7.6, 

JESU,  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  eye  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


420  LITANIES. 


2  Little  children  need  not  fear, 
When  they  know  that  Thou  art  near : 
Thou  dost  love  us,  Saviour  dear : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Little  hearts  may  love  Thee  well, 
Little  lips  Thy  love  may  tell, 
Little  hymns  Thy  praises  swell : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

4  Little  lives  may  be  divine, 
Little  deeds  of  love  may  shine, 
Little  ones  be  wholly  Thine  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

5  Jesu,  once  an  infant  small, 
Cradled  in  the  oxen's  stall, 
Though  the  God  and  Lord  of  all : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

6  Once  a  child  so  good  and  fair, 
Feeling  want,  and  toil,  and  care, 
All  that  we  may  have  to  bear : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

7  Jesu,  Thou  dost  love  us  still, 
And  it  is  Thy  holy  will 

That  we  should  be  safe  from  ill  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

8  Be  Thou  with  us  every  day, 
In  our  work  and  in  our  play, 
When  we  learn  and  when  we  pray : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

9  When  we  lie  asleep  at  night, 
Ever  may  Thy  angels  blight 
Keep  us  safe  till  morning  light : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

10  Make  us  brave  without  a  fear, 
Make  us  happy,  full  of  cheer, 


LITANIES.  421 


Sure  that  Thou  art  always  near  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

11  May  we  prize  our  Christian  name, 
May  we  guard  it  free  from  blame, 
Fearing  all  that  causes  shame : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

12  May  we  grow  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

13  May  we  ever  try  to  be 
From  all  sinful  tempers  free,  # 
Pure  and  gentle,  Lord,  like  Thee : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

14  May  our  thoughts  be  undefiled, 
May  our  words  be  true  and  mild, 
Make  us  each  a  holy  child : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

15  Jesu,  Son  of  God  most  high, 
Who  didst  in  a  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  cross  didst  die: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

16  Jesu,  from  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
Watching  o'er  each  little  one, 
Till  our  life  on  earth  is  done : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

17  Jesu,  Whom  we  hope  to  see 
Calling  us  in  heaven  to  be 

,  Happy  evermore  with  Thee : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

Citang  of  thje  Incarnate  fife. 

327  7.7.7.5. 

ORD  of  mercy  and  of  might, 
Of  mankind  the  life  and  light, 


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422  LITANIES. 


2  Strong  Creator,  Saviour  mild, 
Humbled  to  a  mor,tal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled : 

Jesu,  hear  and  save. 

3  Throned  above  celestial  things, 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings : 

Jesu,  hear  and  save. 


* 


4  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again, 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then: 
Jesu,  hear  and  save. 


£itatt£  of  tlje  Incarnate  Cife. 

528  7.7.7.6. 

GOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  heavenly  throne  : 
Spare  us,  Holy  Trinity. 

2  Thou  Who,  leaving  crown  and  throne, 
Camest  here,  an  outcast  lone, 

That  Thou  mightest  save  Thine  own : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Thou  with  sinners  wont  to  eat, 
Who  with  loving  words  didst  greet 
Mary  weeping  at  Thy  feet : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

4  Thou  Whose  saddened  look  did  chide 
Peter  when  he  thrice  denied, 

Till  with  bitter  tears  he  cried ; 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu, 


LITANIES.  423 


5  Thou  Who  hanging  on  the  tree 
To  the  thief  saidst,  "  Thou  shalt  be 
To-day  in  Paradise  with  Me : " 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

6  Thou,  despised,  denied,  refused, 
And  for  man's  transgressions  bruised, 
Sinless,  yet  of  sin  accused: 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

7  Thou  Who  on  the  cross  didst  reign, 
Dying  there  in  bitter  pain, 
Cleansing  with  Thy  blood  our  stain : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

8  Shepherd  of  the  straying  sheep, 
Comforter  of  them  that  weep, 
Hear  us  crying  from  the  deep : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

9  That  in  Thy  pure  innocence 
We  may  wash  our  souls'  offense, 
And  find  truest  penitence  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

10  That  we  give  to  sin  no  place, 
That  we  never  quench  Thy  grace, 
That  we  ever  seek  Thy  face  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

11  That  denying  evil  lust, 
Living  godly,  meek,  and  just, 
In  Thee  only  we  may  trust : 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 

12  That  to  sin  forever  dead, 
We  may  live  to  Thee  instead, 
And  the  narrow  pathway  tread : 

We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 


424  LITANIES. 


13  When  shall  end  the  battle  sore, 
When  our  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
Grant  Thy  peace  for  evermore  : 
We  beseech  Thee,  Jesu. 


Citautt  of  JJenitence. 

529  part  i.  7.7.7.6. 

FATHER,  hear  Thy  children's  call : 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
Prodigals,  confessing  all : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2  Christ,  beneath  Thy  cross,  we  blame 
All  our  life  of  sin  and  shame ; 
Penitent  we  breathe  Thy  Name : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  grieved  and  tried, 
Oft  forgotten  and  defied, 

Now  we  mourn  our  stubborn  pride : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

4  Love,  that  caused  us  first  to  be, 
Love,  that  bled  upon  the  tree, 
Love,  that  draws  us  lovingly  : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

5  We  Thy  call  have  disobeyed, 
Into  paths  of  sin  have  strayed, 
And  repentance  have  delayed : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

6  Sick,  we  come  to  Thee  for  cure, 
Guilty,  seek  Thy  mercy  sure, 
Evil,  long  to  be  made  pure : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

7  Blind,  we  pray  that  we  may  see, 
Bound,  we  pray  to  be  made  free, 


LIT  AMES.  425 


Stained,  we  pray  for  sanctity : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

8  Thou  Who  hear'st  each  contrite  sigh, 
Bidding  sinful  souls  draw  nigh, 
Willing  not  that  one  should  die : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us.    * 

PART   II. 

9  By  the  gracious  saving  call, 
Spoken  tenderly  to  all 

Who  have  shared  in  Adam's  fall. 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

10  By  the  nature  Jesus  wore, 

By  the  stripes  and  death  He  bore, 
By  His  life  for  evermore, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

11  By  the  love  that  longs  to  bless, 
Pitying  our  sore  distress, 
Leading  us  to  holiness, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

12  By  the  love  so  calm  and  strong, 
Patient  still  to  suffer  wrong 
And  our  day  of  grace  prolong, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

13  By  the  love  that  speaks  within. 
Calling  us  to  flee  from  sin , 
And  the  joy  of  goodness  win, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

14  By  the  love  that  bids  Thee  spare, 
By  the  heaven  Thou  dost  prepare, 
By  Thy  promises  to  prayer, 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

PART  III. 

15  Teach  us  what  Thy  love  has  borne, 
That  with  loving  sorrow  torn 


426  LITANIES. 


Truly  contrite  we  may  mourn : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

16  Gifts  of  light  and  grace  bestow, 
Help  us  to  resist  the  foe, 
Fearing  what  alone  is  woe : 

'  We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

17  Let  not  sin  within  us  reign, 
May  we  gladly  suffer  pain, 
If  it  purge  away  our  stain : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

18  May  we  to  all  evil  die, 
Fleshly  longings  crucify, 

Fix  our  hearts  and  thoughts  on  high : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

19  Grant  us  faith  to  know  Thee  near, 
Hail  Thy  grace,  Thy  judgment  fear, 
And  through  trial  persevere : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

20  Grant  us  hope  from  earth  to  rise, 
And  to  strain  with  eager  eyes 
Towards  the  promised  heavenly  prize : 

We  beseech,  Thee,  hear  us. 

21  Grant  us  love  Thy  love  to  own, 
Love  to  live  for  Thee  alone, 

And  the  power  of  grace  make  known : 
We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

22  All  our  weak  endeavors  bless, 
As  we  ever  onward  press, 
Till  we  perfect  holiness : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

23  Lead  us  daily  nearer  Thee, 
Till  at  last  Thy  face  we  see, 
Crowned  with  Thine  own  purity : 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 


LITANIES.  427 


530  7.7.7.6. 

®f)e  iDorbs  on  tl)e  Cross. 

PART  I. 

"  Father,  forgive  them ;  for  they  know  not  what  they 
do."—  St.  Luke,  xxiii.  34. 

JESU,  in  Thy  dying  woes, 
Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  for  Thy  foes : 
Hear  ns,  Holy  Jesu. 

2  Savionr,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Oh,  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  and  deed, 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

PART  II. 

"  To-day  shalt  thou  he  with  Me  in  Paradise." 
St.  Luke,  xxiii.  43. 

1  Jesu,  pitying  the  sighs 

Of  the  thief,  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  him  Paradise : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

2  May  we,  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  Name  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Oh,  remember  us  who  pine, 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine  ; 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  divine  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


428  LITANIES. 


PART    III. 

Woman,  behold  thy  son !  "    "  Behold  thy  mother !  " 
St.  John,  xix.  26,  27. 

1  Jesu,  loving  to  the  end 

Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

2  May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
And  for  Thee  all  peril  dare, 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be, 
All  one  holy  family, 
Loving  for  the  love  of  Thee  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

PART  IV. 

"  My  God,  My  God,  why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me  ? " 
St.  Matt,  xxvii.  46. 

1  Jesu,  whelmed  in  fears  unknown, 
With  our  evil  left  alone, 

While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

2  When  we  vainly  seem  to  pray, 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness  be  our  stay  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  no  light  our  spirits  cheer, 
Tell  our  faith  that  God  is  near  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

PART   V. 
"  I  thirst,"—  St.  John,  xix.  28. 

1  Jesu,  in  Thy  thirst  and  pain, 
While  Thy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drain, 


LITAXIES. 


Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

2  Thirst  for  us  in  mercy  still ; 
All  Thy  hol/work  fulfill : 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  May  we  thirst  Thy  love  to  know; 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

PART   VI. 
"  It  is  finished."  — St.  John,  xix.  30. 

1  Jesu,  all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed, 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made  : 

Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 

2  Save  us  in  our  soul's  distress,  * 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness  : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way, 
With  an  ever  holier  ray, 

Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

PART   VII. 

"  Father,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My  spirit.' 
St.  Luke,  xxiii.  46. 

1  Jesu,  all  Thy  labor  vast, 
All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past, 
Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last : 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesu. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


2  When  the  death  shades  round  us  lower, 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power, 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 

3  May  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high : 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesu. 


IX.    APPENDIX. 

£ox  Cl)ilbren. 
531  6.5. 

JESUS,  King  of  glory, 
Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 

Cleanse  us  from  our  sin  ; 
By  Thy  Spirit  help  us 

Heavenly  life  to  win. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

2  On  this  day  of  gladness, 

Bending  low  the  knee 
In  Thine  earthly  temple, 

Lord,  we  worship  Thee ; 
Celebrate  Thy  goodness, 

Mercy,  grace,  and  truth, 


FOR  CHILDREN.  431 


All  Thy  loving  guidance 
Of  our  heedless  youth. 

Jesus,  King  of  glory, 
Throned  above  the  sky, 

Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Hear  our  grateful  cry. 

3  For  the  little  children. 

Who  have  come  to  Thee  j 
For  the  glad,  bright  spirits 

Who  Thy  glory  see  ; 
For  the  loved  ones  resting 

In  Thy  dear  embrace  j 
For  the  pure  and  holy 

Who  behold  Thy  face, 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  our  grateful  cry. 

4  For  Thy  faithful  servants 

Who  have  entered  in ; 
For  Thy  fearless  soldiers 

Who  have  conquered  sin ; 
For  the  countless  legions 

Who  have  followed  Thee, 
Heedless  of  the  danger, 

On  to  victory ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  our  grateful  cry. 

5  When  the  shadows  lengthen, 

Show  us,  Lord,  Thy  way; 
Through  the  darkness  lead  us 

To  the  heavenly  day. 
When  our  course  is  finished, 

Ended  all  the  strife, 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


AY 


Grant  us  with  the  faithful, 
Palnis  and  crowns  of  life. 

Jesus,  King  of  glory, 
Throned  above  the  sky, 

Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

532  6S. 

^TITH  gladsome  hearts  we  come 
Within  our  holy  home, 
Our  Saviour's  Name  to  sing. 
Oh,  well  His  House  we  love ! 
Oh,  joy  all  joys  above, 

To  praise  the  children's  King ! 

2  The  angels  sing  on  high 
Thy  glory  through  the  sky, 

And  then  to  earth  they  wing; 
To  guard  us  while  we  sleep> 
And,  as  their  watch  they  keep, 

To  pi*aise  the  children's  King. 

3  Oh,  may  we,  while  we  live, 
Such  willing  service  give, 

A  holy  offering ! 
And  still  Thy  glory  show 
By  deeds  of  love  below, 

To  praise  the  children's  King. 

4  And  may  our  hearts  aspire 
To  join  the  heavenly  choir, 

Whose  strains  forever  ring  j 
And  learn  on  earth  their  hymn, 
The  song  of  seraphim, 

To  praise  the  children's  King. 


5  0  Light  of  Light,  to  Thee 
Let  earth  and  sky  and  sea 

Eternal  homage  bring ; 
And  grant  us  through  Thy  love, 
Before  Thy  throne  above, 

To  praise  the  children's  King. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


533  7.6. 

C10ME,  praise  your  Lord  and  Saviour 
;  In  strains  of  holy  mirth ! 
Give  thanks  to  Him,  0  children, 

Who  lived  a  child  on  earth  ! 
He  loved  the  little  children, 

And  called  them  to  His  side, 
His  loving  arms  embraced  them, 
And  for  their  sake  He  died. 

2  0  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee 

With  songs  of  holy  joy ; 
For  Thou  on  earth  didst  sojourn 

A  pure  and  spotless  boy. 
Make  us  like  Thee,  obedient, 

Like  Thee  from  sin-stains  free, 
Like  Thee  in  God's  own  temple, 

In  lowly  home  like  Thee. 

3  O  Jesus,  we  would  praise  Thee, 

The  lowly  maiden's  son : 
In  Thee  all  gentlest  graces 

Are  gathered  into  one. 
Oh,  give  that  best  adornment 

That  Christian  child  can  wear. 
The  meek  and  quiet  spirit 

Which  shone  in  Thee  so  fair ! 

4  0  Lord,  with  voices  lifted 

We  sing  our  songs  of  praise ; 
Be  Thou  the  light  and  pattern 

Of  all  our  childhood's  days; 
And  lead  us  ever  onward, 

That  while  we  stay  below, 
We  may,  like  Thee,  0  Jesus, 

In  grace  and  wisdom  grow. 

534  8.7. 

JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 
Bless  Thy  little  lamb  to-night; 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me ; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 

2  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care; 
Thou  hast  warmed  me,  clothed  and  fed  me ; 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer ! 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well : 
Take  us  all  at  last  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 


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535  6.5. 

OW  the  day  is  over, 
Night  is  drawing  nigh; 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky; 

2  Jesus,  give  the  weary 
Calm  and  sweet  repose ; 

With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3  Grant  to  little  children 
Visions  bright  of  Thee ; 

Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep,  blue  sea. 

4  Comfort  every  sufferer 
Watching  late  in  pain ; 

Those  who  plan  some  evil 
.  From  their  sins  restrain. 

5  Through  the  long  night-watches, 
May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 
Watching  round  my  bed. 

6  When  the  morning  wakens, 
Then  may  I  arise 

Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


536  s.m. 

WE  come,  Lord,  to  Thy  feet 
On  this  Thy  holy  day: 
Oh,  come  to  us,  while  here  we  meet 
To  learn,  and  praise,  and  pray! 

2  Our  many  sins  forgive ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  send  j 
And  teach  us  to  begin  to  live 
The  life  that  knows  no  end. 

3  Lord,  fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 

Our  teachers'  labors  own ; 
That  we  and  they  may  meet  above, 
To  sing  before  Thy  throne. 

537  8.5.7.5. 

GLORY  to  the  blessed  Jesus! 
Who  for  us  was  born, 
In  the  stable,  cold  and  poor, 
On  glad  Christmas  morn. 

2  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus ! 

Who  was  crucified 
On  Good  Friday  for  our  sins : 
Loving  us  He  died. 

3  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus ! 

Who  for  sinners  lay 
In  the  tomb,  and  rose  upon 
Happy  Easter  day. 

4  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus ! 

He,  Who  is  our  Way, 
Went  up  in  a  cloud  to  heaven, 
On  Ascension  day. 

5  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus ! 

Who,  at  Whitsuntide, 
Sent  His  Holy  Spirit  down, 
With  us  to  abide. 


438  FOR  CHILDREN. 


6  Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus ! 
We  will  praise  His  love, 
All  our  days  on  earth  below, 
And  for  aye  above. 

538  8.3.3.6. 

ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
-£V-  As  I  hear, 

Far  and  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voices ; 
"  Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  aii- 
Everywhere 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Hark !  a  voice  from  yonder  manger, 

Soft  and  sweet, 

Doth  entreat, 
"  Flee  from  woe  and  danger  ! 
Brethren,  come !  from  all  doth  grieve  you, 

You  are  freed ; 

All  you  need 
I  will  surely  give  you." 

3  Come,  then,  let  us  hasten  yonder! 

Here  let  all, 

Great  and  small, 
Kneel  in  awe  and  wonder ! 
Love  Him  Who  with  love  is  yearning ! 

Hail  the  Star, 

That  from  far 
Bright  with  hope  is  burning  ! 

4  Thee,  dear  Lord,  with  heed  I'll  cherish, 

Live  to  Thee, 

And  with  Thee 
Dying,  shall  not  perish ; 
But  shall  dwell  with  Thee  forever, 

Far  on  high, 

In  the  joy 
That  can  alter  never. 


FOR  CHILDREN.  437 


539  8.6.8.6.8.6.8.4. 

JOY  fills  our  inmost  hearts  to-day ! 
The  royal  Child  is  born ; 
And  angel  hosts  in  glad  array 
His  Advent  keep  this  morn. 

Rejoice,  rejoice !    Th'  incarnate  Word 
Has  come  on  earth  to  dwell ; 

No  sweeter  sound  than  this  is  heard, 
Emmanuel ! 

2  Low  at  the  cradle  throne  we  bend, 

We  wonder  and  adore ; 
And  feel  no  bliss  can  ours  transcend, 
No  joy  was  sweet  before. 
Rejoice,  etc. 

3  For  us  the  world  must  lose  its  charms 

Before  the  manger  shrine, 
When,  folded  in  Thy  mother's  arms, 
We  see  Thee,  Babe  divine. 
Rejoice,  etc. 

4  Thou  Light  of  uncreated  Light, 

Shine  on  us,  Holy  Child; 
That  we  may  keep  Thy  birthday  bright, 
With  service  undefiled. 
Rejoice,  etc. 

540  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

ONCE  in  royal  David's  city 
Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  baby, 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed ; 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  child. 

2  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven, 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 


438  FOR  CHILDREN. 


And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall ; 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

3  And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honor  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay ; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 

4  For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern ; 

Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew ; 
He  was  little,  weak  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew ; 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love ; 
For  that  child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above ; 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him;  but  in  heaven, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high ; 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned, 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 


541  6.5. 

"OW  a  new  year  opens, 
Now  we  newly  turn 
To  the  holy  Saviour, 
Lessons  fresh  to  learn. 


N( 


2  This  the  holy  lesson 
On  the  year's  first  day 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


Jesus  by  obedience 
Teaches  to  obey. 

3  Of  Thy  cross  thus  early, 

Tokens  Thou  dost  give  j 
By  Thy  wounds  Thou  healest ; 
By  Thy  death  we  live. 

4  Not  to  suffer  only, 

Jesus,  didst  Thou  come, 
But  to  leave  us  way-marks 
Pointing  to  our  home. 

5  In  Thy  blessed  footsteps 

Ever  may  we  tread  j 
Safe  when  keeping  near  Thee, 
By  Thy  Spirit  led. 

542  8.7. 

SAW  you  never,  in  the  twilight, 
When  the  sun  had  left  the  skies, 
Up  in  heaven  the  clear  stars  shining 

Through  the  gloom,  like  silver  eyes? 
So  of  old  the  wise  men,  watching, 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given, 
And  they  followed  it  from  far. 

2  Heard  you  never  of  the  story 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain, 

Till  they  found  the  holy  Child? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure, 

Kneeling  to  that  infant  King ; 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense, 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  offering  ? 

3  Know  ye  not  that  lowly  baby 

Was  the  bright  and  morning  Star? 
He  Who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles, 
And  the  darkened  isles  afar? 


440  FOR  CHILDREN. 


And,  we  too,  may  seek  His  cradle ; 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  bring  j 
Love,  and  faith,  and  true  devotion, 

For  our  Saviour,  God,  and  King. 

543  7s. 

LAMB  of  God,  for  sinners  slain ; 
By  Thy  mercy  born  again, 
For  Thy  guidance  still  we  pray, 
Lest  from  grace  we  fall  away. 

2  By  the  mystic,  cleansing  flood, 
By  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
Washed  and  sanctified  to  Thee, 
Holy  may  we  ever  be. 

3  Aid  us  with  Thy  daily  grace 
Steadfastly  to  run  our  race ; 
Grant  us  victory  in  the  strife, 
And  the  prize  of  endless  life. 

4  Praise  to  Thee,  from  all  on  earth, 
God,  Who  gavest  us  new  birth ; 
Praise  from  all  the  heavenly  host ; 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

544  cm. 

THERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 
Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified 
Who  died  to  save  us  all. 

2  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell, 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear, 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 
He  hung  and  suffered  there. 

3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 


FOR  CHILDREN.  441 


That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin, 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5  Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved ! 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 

545  6.5. 

GOLDEN  harps  are  sounding, 
Angel  voices  sing, 
Pearly  gates  are  openedx 

Opened  for  the  King  ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 
Jesus,  King  of  love. 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 
All  His  work  is  ended, 

Joyfully  we  sing ; 
Jesus  hath  ascended ! 
Glory  to  our  King ! 

2  He  Who  came  to  save  us, 

He  Who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory, 

At  His  Father's  side. 
Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die  ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Is  gone  up  on  high  ! 
All  His  work,  etc. 

3  Pleading  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place. 
Calling  them  to  glory, 
Sending  them  His  grace ; 


442  FOR  CHILDREN. 


His  bright  home  preparing, 
Faithful  ones,  for  you; 

Jesus  ever  liveth, 
Everloveth  too. 
All  His  work,  etc. 

546  7.7.5.7.7.7.5. 

GREAT  Creator,  Lord  of  all, 
Father,  Friend,  on  Thee  we  call ; 
Hear  Thy  children's  prayer. 
Guide  us,  rule  us,  as  is  best, 
With  Thy  loving  favor  blest, 
Till  we  reach  Thy  home  of  rest, 
And  are  with  Thee  there. 

2  Jesus,  Who  for  man  didst  die, 
Who  dost  plead  Thy  death  on  high, 

And  our  place  prepare ; 
From  sin's  bondage  set  us  free, 
Lead  us  onward  after  Thee, 
Till  with  joy  Thy  face  we  see, 

And  Thy  likeness  wear. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Life,  and  Light, 
Wisdom,  Pureness,  Love,  and  Might, 

Fallen  souls  restore ; 
Guide  our  spirits  when  we  pray, 
Cheer  us,  help  us  on  our  way, 
Make  us  holier  day  by  day, 

Till  we  sin  no  more. 

4  Ever  blessed  Three  in  One, 
May  Thy  will  in  us  be  done, 

Show  in  us  Thy  love ; 
Keep  us  Thine  while  here  below, 
Make  us  in  Thy  grace  to  grow, 
And  at  last  Thy  glory  know 

In  the  world  above. 


FOR  CHILDREN.  443 


547  7s. 

GLORY  to  the  Father  give, 
God  in  Whom  we  move  and  live ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 

Christ  onr  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ! 
Be  this  day  a  Pentecost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  Gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love." 

548  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

fl  OD  Almighty,  in  Thy  temple 

"  y   Low  before  Thy  throne  we  bow ; 

From  Thy  dwelling-place  in  glory 

Hear  our  supplications  now, 
While  we  offer 

Earnest  prayer  and  solemn  vow. 

2  Christ  our  Saviour,  Thou  Who  carest 

For  the  youngest  of  Thy  fold, 
Give  us  now  Thy  heavenly  blessing. 
As  Thou  didst  in  days  of  old; 

Priceless  treasure, 
Richer  far  than  gems  or  gold. 

3  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  near  us ; 

Ever  dwell  our  hearts  within ; 


444  FOR  CHILDREN. 


Keep  them  pure,  and  brave,  and  earnest, 
Give  us  grace  to  conquer  sin, 

And,  through.  Jesus, 
Heaven's  eternal  crown  to  win. 

4  Holy  Trinity,  defend  us 
In  a  world  with  evil  rife ; 
Let  Thine  angel-guards  surround  us 
In  each  sore  and  bitter  strife : 

Oh,  preserve  us 
Unto  everlasting  life ! 


549  7s. 

KING  of  glory !  Saviour  dear ! 
Grant  us  grace  to  persevere : 
Leader  of  the  hosts  of  God, 
May  we  tread  where  Thou  hast  trod ! 

2  Once  for  Thee,  the  Crucified, 
Many  a  faithful  martyr  died : 
How  can  we,  Thy  children,  show 
All  our  love,  for  all  Thy  woe  ? 

3  They  for  Thee  faced  ax  and  wheel, 
Fire,  and  beasts,  and  piercing  steel : 
Like  them,  may  we  suffer  shame, 
Pain  or  loss  for  Thy  dear  Name ; 

4  Bearing  calmly  for  our  Lord 
Thoughtless  jest  or  bitter  word ; 
Curbing  angry  speech  and  tear, 
Strong  in  Thee  to  persevere. 

5  Persevere  !  Thy  yoke  is  light. 
Persevere  !  Thy  crown  is  bright. 
Persevere,  and  we  shall  sing 

In  the  palace  of  our  King ! 


FOR  CHILDREN.  445 


550  6.5. 

JESUS,  high  in  glory, 
Lend  a  listening  ear ; 
When  we  bow  before  Thee, 
Children's  praises  hear. 

2  Though  Thou  art  so  holy, 

Heaven's  almighty  King, 
Thou  wilt  stoop  to  listen, 
When  Thy  praise  we  sing. 

3  We  are  little  children, 

Weak  and  apt  to  stray ; 
Saviour,  guide  and  keep  us 
In  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Save  us,  Lord,  from  sinning ; 

Watch  us  day  by  day ; 
Help  us  now  to  love  Thee ; 
Take  our  sins  away. 

5  Then,  when  Thou  dost  call  us 

To  our  heavenly  home, 
We  shall  gladly  answer, 
Saviour,  Lord,  we  come. 


551  7s. 

GOD  of  mercy,  throned  on  high, 
Listen  from  Thy  lofty  seat ; 
Hear,  oh,  hear  our  lowly  cry ! 
Guide,  oh,  guide  our  wandering  feet ! 

2  Young  and  erring  travellers,  we 
All  our  dangers  do  not  know  ; 
Scarcely  fear  the  stormy  sea, 
Hardly  feel  the  tempest  blow. 


446  FOR  CHILDREN. 


3  Jesus,  lover  of  the  young, 

Cleanse  ns  with  Thy  blood  divine  ; 
Ere  the  tide  of  sin  grow  strong, 
Make  us,  take  us,  keep  us  Thine. 

4  When  perplexed  in  dangers'  snare, 

Thou  alone  our  guide  canst  be ; 
When  oppressed  with  deepest  care, 
Whom  have  we  to  trust  but  Thee  I 

5  Let  us  ever  hear  Thy  voice, 

Ask  Thy  counsel  every  day : 

Saints  and  angels  will  rejoice, 

If  we  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 

6  Saviour,  give  us  faith,  and  pour 

Hope  and  love  on  every  soul ; 

Hope,  till  time  shall  be  no  more  ; 

Love,  while  endless  ages  roll. 


552 


(8. 


LOVING  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep, 
Keep  Thy  lambs,  in  safety  keep  ; 
Nothing  can  Thy  power  withstand ; 
None  can  pluck  us  from  Thy  hand. 

2  Loving  Saviour,  Thou  didst  give 
Thine  own  life  that  we  might  live  ; 
And  the  hands  outstretched  to  bless 
Bear  the  cruel  nails'  impress. 

3  We  would  praise  Thee  every  day, 
Gladly  all  Thy  will  obey, 

Like  Thy  blessed  ones  above 
Happy  in  Thy  precious  love. 

4  Loving  Shepherd,  ever  near, 
Teach  Thy  lambs  Thy  voice  to  hear  , 
Suffer  not  our  steps  to  stray 

From  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


5  Where  Thou  leadest  we  would  go, 
Walking  in  Thy  steps  below, 
Till  before  our  Father's  throne 
We  shall  know  as  we  are  known. 

553  7.6. 

THERE'S  a  friend  for  little  children 
Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  friend  Who  never  changes, 

Whose  love  will  never  die ; 
Our  earthly  friends  may  fail  us, 

And  change  with  changing  years, 
This  friend  is  always  worthy 
Of  that  dear  Name  He  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry ; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Where  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy ; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it, 

Nor  can  with  it  compare ; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier  there. 

4  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually ; 
A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing ; 


448  FOR  CHILDREN. 


They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 
But  worship  Him  as  King". 

5  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by ; 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone : 
Lord,  grant  Thy  little  children 

To  know  Thee  as  their  own. 

554  c.  m. 

ClOME,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise 
;  Your  voice  with  one  accord ; 
Come,  sing  in  joyful  songs  of  praise 
The  glories  of  your  Lord. 

2  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  love, 

And  loudest  praises  give 
To  Him  Who  left  His  throne  above, 
And  died  that  you  might  live. 

3  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  truth, 

And  read  in  every  page 
The  promise  made  to  earliest  youth, 
Fulfilled  to  latest  age. 

4  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  power, 

Who  with  His  own  right  arm 
Upholds  and  keeps  you  hour  by  hour, 
And  shields  from  every  harm. 

5  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  His  grace, 

Who  made  and  keeps  you  His, 
And  guides  you  to  the  appointed  place 
At  His  right  hand  in  bliss. 

555  8.7. 


G 


RACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
Children  all  are  dear  to  Thee ; 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


Gathered  with  Thine  arms  and  carried 

In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 

From  all  want  and  danger  free. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  ns 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  directed 

May  we  walk  the  narrow  way; 
Thns  direct  ns,  and  protect  ns, . 

Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 

3  Cleanse  onr  hearts  from  sinf nl  folly, 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, 
Mingled  stream  of  blood  and  water, 

Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  side ; 
And  to  heavenly  pastures  lead  us, 

Where  Thy  own  still  waters  glide. 

4  Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us ; 

Guide  us  daily  by  its  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  ns 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right ; 
Take  Thine  easy  yoke,  and  wear  it, 

Strengthened  with  Thy  heavenly  might. 

5  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned, 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring; 
Then  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 

Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King. 

556  8.7. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  ali,  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Be  to  Thee  forever  dear; 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 
Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 

And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 
Bear  Thy  lambs  when  they  are  weary 

In  Thine  arms  and  at  Thy  breast ; 
Through  life's  desert,  dry  and  dreary, 

Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 

3  Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 

Holy  Spirit  from  above ; 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 

Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love : 
Temples  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead, 

May  they  with  Thy  presence  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 

And  for  evermore  be  Thine. 

557  8.8.8.8.7. 

WHEN  in  the  Lord  Jehovah's  Name, 
The  Saviour  lowly  riding  came, 
Loudest  and  first  an  infant  throng 
Greeted  His  coming  with  their  song, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

2  We  too  are  taught  to  know  the  Lord, 
To  fear  His  Name,  to  read  His  Word ; 
And  though  we  simple  are  and  young, 
Can  praise  Him  with  our  joyful  song, 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

3  Soon  shall  the  Lord  again  pass  by  _ 
To  judgment  from  His  throne  on  high ; 
And  from  the  saints1  assembled  throng 
Shall  burst  upon  the  world  the  song, 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


FOR  CHILDREN.  451 


4  Then  may  our  youthful  band  be  found 
With  coronals  of  triumph  crowned; 
Raising,  the  heavenly  hosts  among, 
Our  chorus  of  eternal  song, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

558  7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.8. 

WHEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Sion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name ; 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  they  sang. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  to  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill ; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son : 
Hosanna  to  Jesus  we'll  sing. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Might  well  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  ? 
No ;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's. 
Hosanna  to  Jesus,  our  King. 


559  c.  m. 


H 


OS  ANN  A !  Raise  the  pealing  hymn 
To  David's  Son  and  Lord : 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


With  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Exalt  the  Incarnate  Word. 

2  Hosanna !  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 

No  lofty  strains  can  raise ; 
But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young, 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 

3  Hosanna !  Sovereign,  Prophet,  Priest, 

How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free  ! 
Thy  Blood,  our  life;  Thy  Word,  our  feast  j 
Thy  Name,  our  ouly  plea. 

4  Hosanna !  Once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng ; 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  ever  grateful  song. 

560  p.  m. 

HOSANNA  we  sing,  like  the  children 
dear, 
In  the  olden  days  when  the  Lord  lived  here ; 
He  blessed  little  children,  and  smiled  on 

them, 
While  they  chanted  His  praise  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Alleluia  we  sing,  like  the  children  bright, 
With  their  harps  of  gold  and  their  raiment 

white, 

As  they  follow  their  Shepherd,  with  lov- 
ing eyes, 

Through  the  beautiful  valleys  of  Paradise. 

3  Hosanna  we  sing,  for  He  bends  His  ear, 
And  rejoices  the  hymns  of  His  own  to  hear ; 
We  know  that  His  heart  will  never  wax  cold 
To  the  lambs  that  He  feeds  in  His  earthly 

fold. 


FOR  CHILDREN.  453 


4  Alleluia  we  sing  in  the  Church  we  love, 
Alleluia  resounds  in  the  Church  above ; 
To  Thy  little  ones,  Lord,  may  such  grace  be 

given, 
That  we  lose  not  our  part  in  the  song  of 

heaven. 

561  cm. 

TyHEN  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne, 

'  ▼     He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
Like  us,  unhonored  and  unknown, 

He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 
Like  Him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace  ; 
Like  Him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 

As  years  and  strength  increase. 

2  Sweet  were  His  words  and  kind  His  look, 

When  mothers  round  Him  pressed ; 
Their  infants  in  His  arms  He  took, 

And  on  His  bosom  blessed. 
Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms, 

Beneath  His  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  His  arms 

May  we  forever  lie. 

3  When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around ; 
For  joy  they  plucked  the  palms,  and  stro  wed 

Their  garments  on  the  ground. 
Hosanna  our  glad  voices  raise, 

Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 
Should  we  forget  our  Saviour's  praise, 

The  stones  themselves  would  sing. 

562  p.m. 

I  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  storv  of 
old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to 
His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  His  hands  had  been  placed  on 

my  head, 
That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look 

when  He  said, 
"  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above, 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  pre- 

pare 
For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
And  many  dear  children  shall  be  with  Him 

there, 
For  "  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander 

and  fall, 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home  j 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  is  room  for 

them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come. 


563 


rs. 


SAVIOUR !  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey ; 
Sweeter  lessons  cannot  be, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

2  With  a  childlike  heart  of  love, 
At  Thy  bidding  may  I  move  ; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  Thee, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


3  Teach  me  all  Thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  Thy  grace  j 
Learning  how  to  love  from  Thee  ; 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

4  Love  in  loving  finds  employ, 
In  obedience  all  her  joy ; 
Ever  new  that  joy  will  be, 
Loving  Him  Who  first  loved  me. 

5  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe ; 
Singing,  till  Thy  face  I  see, 

Of  His  love  Who  first  loved  me. 

564  cm. 

DEAR  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side, 
How  loving  Thou  must  be, 
To  leave  Thy  home  in  heaven  to  guard 
A  little  child  like  me. 

2  I  cannot  feel  Thee  touch  my  hand, 

With  pressure  light  and  mild, 
To  check  me  as  my  mother  did, 
When  I  was  but  a  child  : 

3  But  I  have  felt  Thee  in  my  thoughts, 

Rebuking  sin  for  me  j 
And  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  know 
The  sweetness  is  from  Thee. 

4  And  when,  dear  Saviour,  I  kneel  down; 

Morning  and  night  to  prayer, 
Something  there  is  within  my  heart 
Which  tells  me  Thou  art  there. 

5  Yes,  when  I  pray,  Thou  prayest  too  : 

Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me  ; 
But  when  I  sleep,  Thou  sleepest  not, 
But  watchest  patiently. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


565  c.  m. 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 
How  fair  the  lily  grows ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2  Lo  !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  Thou,  Whose  infant  feet  were  found 

Within  Thy  Father's  shrine, 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue 
crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine : 

6  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone. 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 

566  7s. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  : 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild ; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


2  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart ; 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind, 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Let  me,  above  all,  fulfill 

God  my  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Never  His  good  Spirit  grieve, 
Only  to  His  glory  live. 

4  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am ; 
Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

5  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days  j 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ  the  holy  Child  in  me. 

567  6.5. 

TESUS,  meek  and  gentle, 
*-*     Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offenses, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  out*  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love ; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle, 
Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

568  6.6.6.6.8.8. 

HUSHED  was  the  evening  hymn, 
The  temple  courts  were  dark, 
The  lamp  was  burning  dim, 

Before  the  sacred  ark : 
When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 
Rang  through  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

2  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild, 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept  j 
His  watch  the  temple-child, 

The  little  Levite,  kept ; 
And  what  from  Eli's  sense  was  sealed, 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  ear, 

The  open  ear,  0  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word ! 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call, 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  ah. 

4  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  house  Thou  art, 

Or  watches  at  Thy  gates ! 
By  day  and  night,  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

5  Oh,  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet,  unmurmuring  faith, 
Obedient  and  resigned 
To  Thee  in  life  and  death ! 


FOR  CHILDREN.  459 


That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
Truths  that  are  hidden  from  the  wise. 


569  s.m. 

FAIR  waved  the  golden  corn 
In  Canaan's  pleasant  land, 
When,  full  of  joy,  some  shining  morn, 
Went  forth  the  reaper-band. 

2  To  God,  so  good  and  great, 

Their  cheerful  thanks  they  pour ; 
Then  carry  to  His  temple-gate 
The  choicest  of  their  store. 

3  Like  Israel,  Lord,  we  give 

Oar  earliest  fruits  to  Thee, 
And  pray  that,  long  as  we  shall  live, 
We  may  Thy  children  be. 

4  Thine  is  our  youthful  prime, 

And  lif e  and  all  its  powers ; 
Be  with  us  in  our  morning  time, 
And  bless  our  evening  hours. 

5  In  wisdom  let  us  grow, 

As  years  and  strength  are  given, 
That  we  may  serve  Thy  Church  below, 
And  join  Thy  saints  in  heaven. 

570  6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4. 

ABOVE  the  clear  blue  sky, 
-£*-  In  heaven's  bright  abode, 
The  angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  God : 
Alleluia ! 
They  love  to  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia ! 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


2  But  God  from  children's  tongues 

On  earth  receiveth  praise ; 
We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise : 
Alleluia ! 
"We  too  will  sing 
To  God  our  King 
Alleluia! 

3  O  blessed  Lord,  Thy  truth 

To  all  Thy  flock  impart. 
And  teach  us  in  our  youth 
To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 
Alleluia ! 
Then  shall  we  sing 
To  God  our  Kins: 
Alleluia! 

4  Oh,  may  Thy  holy  Word 

Spread  all  the  world  around! 
And  all  with  one  accord 
Uplift  the  joyful  sound: 
Alleluia ! 
All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia ! 

571  6s. 

GREAT  Shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
Who  all  Thy  flock  doth  keep, 
Leading  by  waters  calm  : 
Do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide, 
To  follow  by  Thy  side : 
Make  me  Thy  little  lamb. 

2  I  fear  I  may  be  torn 
By  many  a  sharp-set  thorn, 

As  far  from  Thee  I  stray  : 
My  weary  feet  may  bleed. 
For  rough  are  paths  which  lead 

Out  of  Thy  pleasant  way. 


FOR  CHILDREN.  461 


3  But  when  the  road  is  long, 
Thy  tender  arm,  and  strong, 

The  weary  one  will  bear  j 
And  Thou  wilt  wash  me  clean, 
And  lead  to  pastures  green, 

Where  all  the  flowers  are  fair. 

4  Till,  from  the  soil  of  sin 
Cleansed  and  made  pure  within, 

Dear  Saviour,Who  hast  died, 
Thou  bringest  me  in  love, 
Safe  to  Thy  fold  above, 

Forever  to  abide. 


572 


7s. 


LORD,  Thy  children  guide  and  keep, 
As  with  feeble  steps  they  press 
On  the  pathway  rough  and  steep 
Through  the  weary  wilderness. 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

2  There  are  stony  ways  to  tread ; 

Give  the  strength  we  sorely  lack. 
There  are  tangled  paths  to  tread ; 

Light  us,  lest  we  miss  the  track. 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

3  There  are  sandy  wastes  that  he 

Cold  and  sunless,  vast  and  drear, 
Where  the  feeble  faint  and  die ; 

Grant  us  grace  to  persevere. 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day, 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

4  There  are  soft  and  flowery  glades 

Decked  with  golden-fruited  trees, 


TOR  CHILDREN. 


Sunny  slopes  and  scented  shades : 

Keep  us.  Lord,  from  slothful  ease. 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day. 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 

5  Upward  still  to  purer  heights ! 

Onward  yet  to  scenes  more  blest. 
Calmer  regions,  clearer  lights. 

Till  we  reach  the  promised  i 
Holy  Jesus,  day  by  day. 
Lead  us  in  the  narrow  wav. 


573  £.7.8.7.4 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 
*•-     Much  we  need  Thy  tender  care : 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us : 
For  our  use  Thv  folds  prepare  : 
Blessed  Jesus': 
Thou  hast  bought  us.  Thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us. 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  : 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us. 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free  : 
Blessed  Jesus! 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor. 

Early  let  us  learn  Thy  will ; 
Do  Thou.  Lord,  our  only  Saviour. 
With  Thv  love  our  bosoms  nil : 

Blessed  Jesus  ! 
Thou  hast  loved  us  :  love  us  still. 

574 

G<  RANT  us.  0  our  heavenly  Father. 
1"    In  the  dawning  of  our  days. 
Thee  in  all  things  to  remember. 
Thee  to  serve,  and  Thee  to  praise. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


2  With  the  cross  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 

Stamped  upon  our  infant  brows, 
May  we  in  the  battle's  dawning 
Heed  His  word,  and  keep  our  vows. 

3  Then  in  Holy  Confirmation, 

By  the  laying  on  of  hands, 
Strength  may  we  receive,  and  blessing, 
To  obey  our  Lord's  commands. 

4  Drawing  nearer  still  and  nearer, 

May  we  close  and  closer  cling 
To  our  Lord,  and  to  His  altar 
There  ourselves  an  offering  bring. 

5  Step  by  step  in  life  advancing, 

Onward,  upward,  as  we  move 
Through  the  world  unharmed,  rejoicing 
In  His  all-redeeming  love  : 

6  Blest  in  joy,  upheld  in  sorrow, 

At  our  work  as  in  His  sight, 
May  His  presence  still  be  with  us, 
As  we  do  it  with  our  might. 

7  Serving  Thee,  our  heavenly  Father, 

From  the  dawn  to  set  of  sun, 
Serving  Thee  in  life's  young  morning, 
Till  our  work  on  earth  is  done  : 

8  Tih  the  shadows  of  the  evening 

Shall  forever  pass  away, 
And  the  Resurrection-morning 
Kindle  into  perfect  day. 

575  l.  m. 

OLORD,  the  Holy  Innocents 
Laid  down  for  Thee  their  infant  life, 
And  martyrs  brave  and  patient  saints 
Have  stood  for  Thee  in  fire  and  strife. 


464  FOR  CHILDREN. 


2  We  wear  the  cross  they  wore  of  old, 

Our  lips  have  learned  like  vows  to  make ; 
We  need  not  die ;  we  cannot  fight ; 
What  may  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake  f 

3  Oh,  day  by  day  each  Christian  child 

Has  much  to  do,  without,  within  ; 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

4  When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts, 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise. 
When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes  ; 

5  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow, 

Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word, 
Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

6  With  smiles  of  peace  and  looks  of  love. 

Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  make, 
Bid  kind  good-humor  brighten  there, 
And  do  all  still  for  Jesus'  sake. 

7  There's  not  a  child  so  weak  and  small 

But  has  his  little  cross  to  take, 

His  little  work  of  love  and  praise, 

That  he  mav  do  for  Jesus'  sake. 


576 


6.5. 


JESUS,  gentlest  Saviour, 
God  of  might  and  power, 
Thou  Thyself  art  dwelling 
With  us  at  this  hour. 

2  Nature  cannot  hold  Thee, 
Heaven  is  all  too  strait 
For  Thine  endless  glory, 
And  Thy  royal  state. 


FOR  CHILDREN. 


3  Out  beyond  the  shining 

Of  the  farthest  star, 
Thou  art  ever  stretching 
Infinitely  far. 

4  Yet  the  hearts  of  children 

Hold  what  worlds  cannot, 
And  the  God  of  wonders 
Loves  the  lowly  spot. 

5  Jesus,  gentlest  Saviour, 

Thou  art  with  us  now ; 

Fill  us  with  Thy  goodness 

Till  our  hearts  o'erflow. 

6  Multiply  our  graces; 

Give  us  love  and  fear, 
And,  dear  Lord,  the  chiefest, 
Grace  to  persevere ! 

7  Oh,  how  can  we  thank  Thee 

For  a  gift  like  this, 
Gift  that  truly  maketh 
Heaven's  eternal  bliss  ? 


577 


8.7.8.7.4.7. 


IN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do  : 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners  too. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
"While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 


468  FOR  CHILDREN". 


3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory, 

Not  for  objects  nothing'  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 
Or  till,  sin's  dominion  falling, 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come, 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be ; 
And  forever,  and  forever, 
We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee ; 

Alleluia ! 
Singing  all  eternity. 


578 


8; 


GOD  in  heaven,  hear  our  singing  ! 
Only  little  ones  are  we ; 
Yet  a  great  petition  bringing, 
Father,  now  we  come  to  Thee. 

2  Let  Thy  kingdom  come,  we  pray  Thee  j 

Let  the  world  in  Thee  find  rest ! 
Let  all  know  Thee  and  obey  Thee, 
Loving,  praising,  blessing,  blest ! 

3  Let  the  sweet  and  joyful  story 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love, 
Wake  on  earth  a  song  of  glory, 
Like  the  angels'  song  above ! 


LAY  HELPERS.  467 


4  Father,  send  the  glorious  hour ! 
Every  heart  be  Thine  alone ! 
For  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
And  the  glory  are  Thine  own. 

A Iso  the  following  : 
526  Jesu,  from  Thy  throne  on  high. 

£a£  helpers. 

579  7.6. 

O  BROTHERS,  lift  your  voices, 
Triumphant  songs  to  raise  ; 
Till  heaven  on  high  rejoices, 

And  earth  is  filled  with  praise. 
Ten  thousand  hearts  are  bounding 

With  holy  hopes  and  free ; 
The  Gospel  trump  is  sounding, 
The  trump  of  Jubilee. 

2  0  Christian  brothers,  glorious 

Shall  be  the  conflict's  close  : 
The  cross  hath  been  victorious, 

And  shall  be  o'er  its  foes. 
Faith  is  our  battle -token  : 

Our  Leader  all  controls ; 
Our  trophies,  fetters  broken ; 

Our  captives,  ransomed  souls. 

3  Not  unto  us :  Lord  Jesus, 

To  Thee  all  praise  be  due ! 
Whose  blood-bought  mercy  frees  us, 

Has  freed  our  brethren  too. 
Not  unto  us  :  in  glory 

The  angels  catch  the  strain, 
And  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

Exultingly  again. 


LAY   HELPERS. 


580 


4  Captain  of  our  salvation, 

Thy  presence  we  adore  : 
Praise,  glory,  adoration 

Be  Thine  for  evermore ! 
Still  on  in  conflict  pressing 

On  Thee  Thy  people  call, 
Thee,  King  of  kings  confessing, 

Thee,  crowning  Lord  of  all. 

6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

CHRIST  for  the  world  we  sing ! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 
With  loving  zeal ; 
The  poor,  and  them  that  mourn, 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin-sick  and  sorrow-worn, 
Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 

2  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing  ! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  fervent  prayer ; 
The  wayward  and  the  lost, 
By  restless  passions  tossed, 
Redeemed  at  countless  cost, 

From  dark  despair. 

3  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing ! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  one  accord ; 
With  us  the  work  to  share, 
With  us  reproach  to  dare, 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 


4  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing ! 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  joyful  song ; 
The  new-born  souls,  whose  days, 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong. 


LAY   HELPERS. 


581 


(8. 

SOLDIERS  of  the  cross,  arise  ! 
Gird  you  with  your  armor  bright ! 
Mighty  are  your  enemies, 
Hard  the  battle  ye  must  fight. 

2  O'er  a  faithless  fallen  world, 

Raise  your  banner  in  the  sky ! 
Let  it  float  there  wide  unfurled ! 
Bear  it  onward !  lift  it  high ! 

3  'Mid  the  homes  of  want  and  woe, 

Strangers  to  the  living  Word, 
Let  the  Saviour's  herald  go ! 
Let  the  voice  of  hope  be  heard ! 

4  Where  the  shadows  deepest  lie, 

Carry  truth's  unsullied  ray  ! 
Where  are  crimes  of  blackest  dye, 
There  the  saving  sign  display ! 

5  To  the  weary  and  the  worn     . 

Tell  of  realms  where  sorrows  cease ! 
To  the  outcast  and  forlorn 
Speak  of  mercy  and  of  peace ! 

6  Guard  the  helpless !  seek  the  strayed ! 

Comfort  troubles!  banish  grief  ! 
In  the  might  of  God  arrayed, 
Scatter  sin  and  unbelief .! 

7  Be  the  banner  still  unfurled, 

Still  unsheathed  the  Spirit's  sword, 
Till  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Are  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord ! 

582  7.6. 

STAND  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus, 
Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross  ! 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner  ! 
It  must  not  suffer  loss  : 


470  LAY   HELPERS. 


From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  He  lead ; 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus  ! 

The  trumpet  call  obey ! 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict 

In  this  His  glorious  day  ! 
Ye  that  are  men  now  serve  Him 

Against  unnumbered  foes ! 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ! 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  : 
Pat  on  tne  gospel  armor. 

And  watching  unto  prayer, 
When  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there ! 

4  Stand  up,  stand  up,  for  Jesus ! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long : 
This  day,  the  noise  of  battle ; 

The  next,  the  victor's  song. 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be  ; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

583  7.6.7.5. 

"YITORK,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

*  ▼    Work  through  the  morning  hours ; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  flowers ; 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 


LAY   HELPERS.  471 


2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coining, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  conies  sure  and  soon : 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store : 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing. 

Work,  for  daylight  flies: 
Work,  till  the  last  beani  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more : 
Work,  while  the  night  is  darkening. 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 


584  l.  m. 

GO,  labor  on !  spend  and  be  spent ! 
Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will ; 
It  is  the  way  the  Master  went; 
Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still  ? 

2  Go,  labor  on !  'tis  not  for  naught ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain ; 
Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not : 
The  Master  praises :  what  are  men  ? 

3  Go,  labor  on !  enough,  while  here, 

If  He  shall  praise  thee,  if  He  deign 
The  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer : 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4  Go,  labor  on,  while  it  is  day! 

The  world's  dark  night  is  hastening  on : 
Speed,  speed  thy  work !  cast  sloth  away ! 
It  is  not  thus  that  souls  are  won. 


472  LAY   HELPERS. 


5  Toil  on !  faint  not !  keep  watch,  and  pray ! 

Be  wise  the  erring"  soul  to  win ! 
Go  forth  into  the  world's  highway ! 
Compel  the  wanderer  to  come  in ! 

6  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice ! 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's 
voice, 
The  midnight  peal,  "  Behold,  I  come ! " 

585  7.c. 

OTHOU  before  Whose  presence 
Naught  evil  may  come  in, 
Yet  Who  dost  look  in  mercy 
Down  on  this  world  of  sin  ; 
Oh,  give  us  noble  purpose 

To  set  the  sin-bound  free, 

And  Christ-like,  tender  pity, 

To  seek  the  lost  for  Thee. 

2  Fierce  is  our  subtle  f  oeman : 

The  forces  at  his  hand, 
With  woes  that  none  can  number, 

Despoil  the  pleasant  land ; 
All  they  who  war  against  them, 

In  strife  so  keen  and  long, 
Must  in  their  Saviour's  armor 

Be  stronger  than  the  strong. 

3  So  hast  Thou  wrought  among  us 

The  great  things  that  we  see : 
For  things  that  are  we  thank  Thee, 

And  for  the  things  to  be  : 
For  bright  Hope  is  uplifting 

Faint  hands  and  feeble  knees, 
To  strive  beneath  Thy  blessing 

For  greater  things  than  these. 

4  Lead  on,  O  Love  and  Mercy, 

0  Puritv  and  Power ! 


LAY   HELPERS.  473 


Lead  on,  till  peace  eternal 
Shall  close  this  battle-honr : 

Till  all  who  prayed  and  struggled 
To  set  their  brethren  free, 

In  triumph,  meet  to  praise  Thee, 
Most  Holy  Trinity. 

586  l.  m. 

LORD,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 
In  living  echoes  of  Thy  tone ; 
As  Thon  hast  sought,  so  let  me  seek, 
Thy  erring  children  lost  and  lone. 

2  Oh,  lead  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  lead 

The  wandering  and  the  wavering  feet ; 
Oh,  feed  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  feed 
Thy  hungering  ones  with  manna  sweet. 

3  Oh,  strengthen  me,  that  while  I  stand 

Firm  on  the  Rock,  and  strong  in  Thee, 
I  may  stretch  out  a  loving  hand 
To  wrestlers  with  the  troubled  sea. 

4  Oh,  teach  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  teach 

The  precious  things  Thou  dost  impart ; 
And  wing  my  words,  that  they  may  reach 
The  hidden  depths  of  many  a  heart. 

5  Oh,  give  Thine  own  sweet  rest  to  me, 

That  I  may  speak  with  soothing  power 
A  word  in  season,  as  from  Thee, 
To  weary  ones  in  needful  hour. 

6  Oh,  fill  me  with  Thy  fullness,  Lord, 

Until  my  very  heart  o'erflow 
In  kindling  thought  and  glowing  word, 
Thy  love  to  tell,  Thy  praise  to  show. 

7  Oh,  use  me,  Lord,  use  even  me, 

Just  as  Thou  wilt,  and  when,  and  where  j 
Until  Thy  blessed  face  I  see, 
Thy  rest,  Thy  joy,  Thy  glory  share. 


LAY   HELPERS. 


TEACHERS. 


587 


6s. 


SHIXE  Thou  upon  us,  Lord, 
True  Light  of  men,  to-day  ; 
And  through  the  written  Word 

Thy  very  self  display  : 
That  so  froni  hearts  which  bum 

With  gazing  on  Thy  face. 
The  little  ones  may  learn 
The  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 

2  Breathe  Thou  upon  us.  Lord. 

Thy  Spirit's  living  flame. 
That  so  with  one  accord 

Our  lips  may  tell  Thy  Name  : 
Give  Thou  the  hearing  ear, 

Fix  Thou  the  wandering  thought. 
That  those  we  teach  may  hear 

The  great  things  Thou  hast  wrought. 

3  Speak  Thou  for  us,  0  Lord, 

In  all  we  say  of  Thee  : 
According  to  Thy  Word 

Let  all  our  teaching  be  ; 
That  so  Thy  lambs  may  know 

Their  own  true  Shepherd's  voice, 
Where'er  He  leads  them  go. 

And  in  His  love  rejoice. 

4  Live  Thou  within  us,  Lord  : 

Thy  mind  and  will  be  ours  : 
Be  Thou  beloved,  adored. 

And  served,  with  all  our  powers  : 
That  so  our  lives  may  teach 

Thy  children  what  Thou  art. 
And  plead,  by  more  than  speech. 

For  Thee  with  every  heart. 


LAY  HELPERS.  475 

GUILDS    OR   FRIENDLY   SOCIETIES. 

588  c.  m. 

THROUGH  Him,  Who  all  our  sickness  felt, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bare, 
Through  Him,  in  Whom  Thy  fullness  dwelt, 
We  lif t  to  Thee  our  prayer. 

2  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  burdens  bear ; 
Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
To  soothe  another's  care. 

3  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Help  us  ourselves  to  prove ; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

4  Complete  at  length  Thy  work  of  grace, 

And  take  us  to  Thy  rest, 
Among  the  saints  who  see  Thy  face 
To  be  forever  blest. 


Also  the  following : 

161  O  Son  of  God,  our  Captain  of  salvation. 

162  The  son  of  Consolation. 

496  Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation. 
499  Almighty  God,  Whose  only  Son. 
505  Fight  the  good  fight  with  all  thv  might. 
507  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war. 

510  Go  forward,  Christian  soldier. 

511  0  happy  band  of  pilgrims. 

520  Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart! 

521  Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow. 

522  On  our  way  rejoicing. 

579  O  brothers,  lift  vour  voices. 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


J)arocl)iai  Jttissions. 
589  8.7.8.7.3. 

LORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing, 
Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free  ! 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing • 
Let  some  portion  fall  on  me, 

Even  nie ! 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father ! 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be ; 
Thou  might'st  punish ,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me, 

Even  me ! 

3  Pass  me  not,  0  tender  Saviour! 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee ; 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor ; 
Whilst  Thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me, 
Even  me ! 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit ! 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 
Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me, 
Even  me ! 

5  Have  I  long  in  sin  been  sleeping  ? 

Long  been  slighting,  grieving  Thee  f 
Has  the  world  my  heart  been  keeping  ? 
Oh,  forgive  and  rescue  me, 

Even  me ! 

6  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless ; 

Blood  of  God,  so  rich  and  free  j 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless, 
Magnify  it  all  in  me, 

Even  me ! 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS.  477 

7  Pass  me  not !  this  lost  one  bringing, 
'Tis  but  one  more,  Lord,  for  Thee ! 
All  my  heart  to  Thee  is  springing  : 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me, 

Even  me ! 

590  7.6. 

TO-DAY  Thy  mercy  calls  us 
To  wash  away  our  sin, 
However  great  our  trespass, 

Whatever  we  have  been  ; 
However  long  from  mercy 

Our  hearts  have  turned  away, 
Thy  precious  blood  can  cleanse  us, 
And  make  us  white  to-day. 

2  To-day  Thy  gate  is  open, 

And  all  who  enter  in 
Shall  find  a  Father's  welcome, 

And  pardon  for  their  sin. 
The  past  shall  be  forgotten, 

A  present  joy  be  given, 
A  future  grace  be  promised, 

A  glorious  crown  in  heaven. 

3  To-day  our  Father  calls  us, 

His  Holy  Spirit  waits  ; 
His  blessed  angels  gather 

Around  the  heavenly  gates  : 
No  question  will  be  asked  us 

How  often  we  have  come  ; 
Although  we  oft  have  wandered, 

It  is  our  Father's  home. 

4  Oh,  all-embracing  mercy ! 

Oh,  ever-open  door ! 
What  shall  we  do  without  Thee 
When  heart  and  eyes  run  o'er  ? 


478  PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 

When  all  thing's  seem  against  us; 

To  drive  us  to  despair, 
We  know  one  gate  is  open, 

One  ear  will  hear  our  prayer. 

591  L.M. 

WHEN  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 
And  plead  with  Thee   for  mercy 
there, 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
And  for  His  sake  receive  my  prayer. 

2  Oh,  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye  ! 

Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 

And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

3  Think,  Lord,  how  I  am  still  Thine  own, 

The  trembling  creature  of  Thy  hand  j 
Think  how  my  heart  to  sin  is  prone, 
And  what  temptations  round  me  stand. 

4  Oh,  think  upon  Thy  holy  Word, 

And  every  plighted  promise  there  ! 
How  prayer  should  evermore  be  heard, 
And  how  Thy  glory  is  to  spare. 

5  Oh,  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears, 

My  strivings  with  Thy  grace  divine ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  His  merits  stand  for  mine. 

6  Thine  eye,  Thine  ear,  they  are  not  dull ; 

Thine  arm  can  never  shortened  be ; 
Behold  me  here  ;  my  heart  is  full ; 
Behold,  and  spare,  and  succor  me. 

592  7s. 

JESUS  Christ  is  passing  by  ; 
Sinner,  iif t  to  Him  thine  eye ; 
As  the  precious  moments  flee, 
Cry,  "  Be  merciful  to  me." 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS.  479 

2  Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by ; 
Will  He  always  be  so  nigh  ? 
Now  is  the  accepted  day ; 
Seek  for  healing  while  you  may. 

3  Fearest  thou  He  will  not  hear  ? 
Art  thou  bidden  to  forbear  % 
Let  no  obstacle  defeat ; 

Yet  more  earnestly  entreat. 

4  Lo  !  He  stands  and  calls  to  thee, 

"  What  wilt  thou  then  have  of  Me  1" 
Rise  and  tell  Him  all  thy  need ; 
Rise,  He  calleth  thee  indeed. 

5  "  Lord,  I  would  Thy  mercy  see  j 
Lord,  reveal  Thy  love  to  me : 
Let  it  penetrate  my  soul; 

All  my  heart  and  life  control." 

6  Oh,  how  sweet !  the  touch  of  power 
Comes  ;  it  is  salvation's  hour : 
Jesus  gives  from  guilt  release ; 
Faith  hath  saved  thee,  go  in  peace. 

7  Glory  to  the  Saviour's  Name ! 
He  is  ever  still  the  same ; 

To  His  matchless  honor  \*aise 
Never-ending  songs  of  praise. 


593 


CM. 


THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins : 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 


480  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  mv  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song. 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

594  s.  m. 

ONLY  one  prayer  to-day, 
One  earnest,  tearful  plea ; 
A  litany  from  out  the  heart, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

2  Although  mv  sin  is  great, 

Still  to  my  God  I  flee: 
Yes,  I  can  dare  look  up,  and  say, 
"  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me.'1 

3  Because  of  Jesus'  cross. 

And  that  unfathomed  sea, 
The  crimson  tide  which  laves  the  world, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 

4  No  other  Name  than  His. 

My  hope,  my  help  may  be  : 
Oh,  by  that  one  all-saving  Name, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me ! 

5  In  garb  of  sorrow  clad 

I  crave  Thy  pardon  free  ; 

In  life  to  die,  in  death  to  live ; 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me. 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


595  l.  m. 

TURNED  by  Thy  grace,  I  look  within 
My  restless  soul,  nor  knew  till  now 
The  stains  I  bear,  the  wounds  my  sin 
Has  scarred  upon  my  Saviour's  brow. 

2  The  sight  afflicts  my  guilty  soul : 

My  conscience  cries  and  spares  me  not. 
Grief's  bitter  waves  now  o'er  me  roll : 
Tears  flow  that  cannot  cleanse  one  spot. 

3  0  God,  my  God,  I  see  my  sin  : 

I  crucified  the  Lord  of  love. 
Wormwood  and  gall  I  gave  to  Him  ; 
And  sorely  grieved  God's  holy  Dove. 

4  Turned  back  and  won  by  grace  so  free, 

My  sin  confessed  I'll  ne'er  repeat : 
Converted  now,  my  aim  shall  be 
To  tread  the  prints  of  Christ's  dear  feet. 

5  The  wrong  my  sin  has  done,  confessed, 

Return  four-fold  shall  now  make  right. 
My  soul  shall  then  by  God  be  blest 
Through  Christ's  atonement  in  His  sight. 

6  Forgiveness  for  the  wrongs  done  me, 

With  my  whole  heart  I  freely  give  ; 
'Tis  only  so  that  there  can  be 
Pardon  from  Christ  and  grace  to  live. 

7  My  sin  thus  seen,  wept  o'er,  confest, 

Turned  from  and  loathed  as  paining  Thee, 
As  Thou  f  orgiv'st,  0  Saviour  blest, 
Is  pardoned,  cleansed !  My  soul  is  free. 

596  s.m. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering,  Sinner,  come : 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  Come. 


482  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  Come  : 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes,  whosoever -will, 

Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ! 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  Who  invites, 

Declares,  I  quickly  come. 
Lord !  even  so ;  I  wait  Thy  hour ! 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

597  l.m. 

JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  Whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days'? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 

Let  night  disown  each  radiant  star ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning  Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  oh,  as  soon 
Let  morning  blush  to  own  the  sun ! 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend 
On  Whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  Name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  empty  pride ! 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified ; 
And  oh,  may  this  my  portion  be, 
My  Saviour  not  ashamed  of  me. 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS.  483 


L.M. 


598 

4  SHAMED  of  Thee !  O  dearest  Lord, 
■±*~  I  marvel  how  such  wrong  can  be  : 
And  yet  how  oft  in  deed  and  word 

Have  I  been  found  ashamed  of  Thee  ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Thee  !  my  King,  my  God, 

Who  soughtest  me  with  wondrous  love, 
Whose  feet  the  way  of  sorrow  trod 
To  bring  me  to  Thy  home  above. 

3  Ashamed  of  Thee !  of  that  blest  Name 

Which  speaks  of  mercy  f ull  and  free ! 
Nay,  Lord,  I  would  my  only  shame 
Might  be  to  be  ashamed  of  Thee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Thee  !  Whose  love  divine 

Was  not  ashamed  of  our  lost  race, 
But  even  this  cold  heart  of  mine 
Dost  make  Thy  home  and  dwelling-place. 

5  Ashamed  of  Thee  !  0  Lord,  I  pray 

This  cruel  wrong  no  more  may  be  : 
And  in  Thy  last  great  Advent-day, 


Oh,  be  not  Thou  ashamed  of  me ! 


599 
H 


7s. 


A.RK,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'Tis  thv  Saviour,  hear  His  word 


Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
Speaks  to  each  one,  "  Lov'st  thou  Me  ?  " 

2  He  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be ; 

Yet  will  He  remember  thee. 


484  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

4  His  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  We  shall  see  His  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partners  of  His  throne  shall  be ; 
Hear  Him  asking,  "  Lov'st  thou  Me  J? " 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  Thee  and  adore ; 

Oh,  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more  ! 


600 


8s. 


JESU,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all, 
Hear  me,  blest  Saviour,  when  I  call ; 
Hear  me,  and  from  Thy  dwelling-place 
Pour  down  the  riches  of  Thy  grace. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 
Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more  ! 

2  Jesu,  too  late  I  Thee  have  sought ; 
How  can  I  love  Thee  as  I  ought  ? 
And  how  extol  Thy  matchless  fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy  Name  ? 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more ! 

3  Jesu,  what  didst  Thou  find  in  me 
That  Thou  hast  dealt  so  lovingly  ? 

How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought ! 
Oh,  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  ; 

Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more ! 

4  Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song ; 
To  Thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong : 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS.  485 

All  that  I  am  or  have  is  Thine  ; 

And  Thou,  my  Saviour,  Thou  art  mine. 
Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore  j 
Oh,  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more! 


601 


7.6. 

I  NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 
For  I  am  full  of  sin; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 
My  heart  is  dead  within. 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  blood  of  Christ  most  precious, 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

2  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor  j 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

I  have  no  earthly  store. 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubtiug  footsteps, 

To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

3  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

I  need  a  friend  like  Thee, 
A  friend  to  soothe  and  pity, 

A  friend  to  care  for  me. 
I  need  the  heart  of  Jesus 

To  feel  each  anxious  care, 
To  tell  my  every  trial, 

And  all  my  sorrows  share. 

4 1  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow 

And  seated  on  Thy  throne  : 
There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children, 

My  joy  shall  ever  be. 
To  sing  my  Jesus'  praises, 

To  gaze,  0  Lord,  on  Thee. 


486  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


602  6.4.6.4.7.6.7.4. 

I  NEED  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord; 
No  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 
I  need  Thee,  oh,  I  need  Thee, 

Every  hour  I  need  Thee  ; 
Oh,  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour, 
I  come  to  Thee ! 

2  I  need  Thee  every  hour ; 
Stay  Thou  near  by ; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 
When  Thou  art  nigh. 

3 1  need  Thee  every  hour, 
In  joy  or  pain  ; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. 

4 1  need  Thee  every  hour  j 
Teach  me  Thy  will ; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill. 

5  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  Holy  One ; 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son ! 

603  7.6. 

I  COULD  not  do  without  Thee, 
0  Saviour  of  the  lost, 
Whose  precious  blood  redeemed  me 

At  such  tremendous  cost ; 
Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 

Thy  precious  blood,  must  be 
My  only  hope  and  comfort, 
My  glory  and  my  plea. 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS.  487 

2  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

I  cannot  stand  alone, 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  of  my  own ; 
But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me, 
And  weakness  will  be  power 

If  leaning  hard  on  Thee. 

3  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For,  oh,  the  way  is  long, 
And  I  am  often  weary, 

And  sigh  replaces  song  : 
How  could  I  do  without  Thee  ? 

I  do  not  know  the  way ; 
Thou  knowest,  and  Thou  leadest, 

And  wilt  not  let  me  stray. 

4 1  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

0  Jesus,  Saviour  dear ; 
E'en  when  my  eyes  are  holden, 

1  know  that  Thou  art  near. 
How  dreary  and  how  lonely 

This  changeful  life  would  be. 
Without  the  sweet  communion, 
The  secret  rest  with  Thee ! 

5 1  could  not  do  without  Thee ; 

No  other  friend  can  read 
The  spirit's  strange  deep  longings, 

Interpreting  its  need ; 
No  human  heart  could  enter 

Each  dim  recess  of  mine, 
And  soothe,  and  hush,  and  calm  it, 

0  blessed  Lord,  but  Thine. 

6 1  could  not  do  without  Thee, 
For  years  are  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  loneliness 
The  river  must  be  passed  ; 


488  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 
And  though  the  waves  roll  high, 

I  know  Thou  Avilt  be  near  nie, 
And  whisper,  "  It  is  I." 

604  6s. 

THY  life  was  given  for  me  ! 
Thy  blood,  O  Lord,  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me  : 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee  f 

2  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 

That  through  eternity 

-    Thy  glory  I  might  know. 

Long  years  were  spent  for  me  : 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee  ? 

3  Thy  Father's  home  of  light, 

Thy  rainbow-circled  throne, 
Were  left  for  earthly  night, 

For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me : 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee  ? 

4  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me, 

Down  from  Thy  home  above, 
Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 
Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me  : 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee  ! 

5  Oh,  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent ! 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 
And  joy  with  suffering  blent ! 

Thou  gavest  Thyself  for  me  : 

I  give  myself  to  Thee. 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS.  489 

605  7.6. 

I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God ; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring*  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus : 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases ; 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine  ; 
His  rig-lit  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  Name  of  Jesus, 

Emmanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  Name  abroad  is  poured. 

4 1  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  Child ; 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng ; 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

606  8.8.8.6. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 


490  PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 

And  that  Thou  bidcTst  me  come  to  Thee. 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  Whose  blood  can  cleanse  each 
spot, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

5  Just  as  I  am  :  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve  ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6  Just  as  I  am,  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

607 

OVE  of  Jesus,  all  divine, 
Fill  this  longing  heart  of  mine  ; 
Ceaseless  struggling  after  life, 
Weary  with  the  endless  strife. 
Saviour,  Jesus,  lend  Thine  aid ; 
Lift  Thou  up  my  fainting  head ; 
Lead  me  to  my  long- sought  rest, 
Pillowed  on  Thy  loving  breast. 

2  Thou  alone  my  trust  shalt  be, 
Thou  alone  canst  comfort  me ; 
Only,  Jesus,  let  Thy  grace 
Be  my  shield  and  hiding-place; 


L( 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


Let  me  know  Thy  saving  power 
In  temptation's  fiercest  hour : 
Then,  my  Saviour,  at  Thy  side 
Let  me  evermore  abide. 

3  Thou  hast  wrought  this  fond  desire, 
Kindled  here  this  sacred  fire, 
Weaned  my  heart  from  all  below, 
Thee,  and  Thee  alone  to  know. 
Thou,  Who  hast  inspired  the  cry, 
Thou  alone  canst  satisfy : 
Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine, 
Fill  this  longing  heart  of  mine. 


608 


LO !  the  voice  of  Jesus 
Fondly  speaks  to  all : 
He  it  is  Who  frees  us 
From  sin's  bitter  thrall : 


He  it  is  Whose  nature, 


Human  as  our  own, 
Pleads  for  every  creature 
By  the  Father's  throne. 

2  Lo !  the  voice  of  Jesus, 

Heard  within  the  breast, 
Tells  us  He  will  ease  us, 

Howsoe'er  distrest : 
Tells  us  that  our  sorrow 

For  the  night  may  last, 
But  a  glad  to-morrow 

Breaks  upon  us  fast. 

3  Lo !  the  voice  of  Jesus 

Bids  us  still  endure  : 
Seek  not  what  will  please  us, 

But  things  just  and  pure ; 
Strive  through  self-denial 

Upwards  to  the  light, 
Where  faith's  years  of  trial 

Shall  be  lost  in  sight. 


6.5. 


492  PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 

609  p.  m. 

WHEN  the  weary,  seeking  rest, 
To  Thy  goodness  flee ; 
When  the  heavy-laden  cast 

All  their  load  on  Thee  ; 
When  the  troubled,  seeking  peace, 

On  Thy  Name  shall  call ; 
When  the  sinner,  seeking  life, 

At  Thy  feet  shall  fall: 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

2  When  the  worldling,  sick  at  heart, 

Lifts  his  soul  above ; 
When  the  prodigal  looks  back 

To  his  father's  love ; 
When  the  proud  man,  from  his  pride, 

Stoops  to  seek  Thy  face ; 
When  the  burdened  brings  Ins  guilt 

To  Thy  throne  of  grace  : 
Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

3  When  the  stranger  asks  a  home, 

All  his  toils  to  end; 
When  the  hungry  craveth  food, 

And  the  poor  a  friend ; 
When  the  sailor  on  the  wave 

Bows  the  fervent  knee  j 
When  the  soldier  on  the  field 

Lifts  his  heart  to  Thee  : 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

4  When  the  child,  with  loving  heart, 

Youth,  or  maiden  fair  ; 
When  the  aged,  trusting  still, 

Seek  Thy  face  in  prayer ; 
When  the  widow  weeps  to  Thee, 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


Sad  and  lone  and  low  ; 
When  the  orphan  brings  to  Thee 

All  his  orphan  woe  : 
Hear  then  in  love,  0  Lord,  the  cry 
In  heaven,  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

610  8.8.8.6. 

OHOLY  Saviour,  Friend  unseen, 
The  faint,  the  weak,  on  Thee  may  lean ; 
Help  me,  throughout  life's  varying  scene, 
By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 

2  Blest  with  communion  so  divine, 
Take  what  Thou  wilt,  shall  I  repine, 
When,  as  the  branches  to  the  vine, 

My  soul  may  cling  to  Thee  ? 

3  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove, 
With  patient,  uncomplaining  love, 

Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 

4  Oft  when  I  seem  to  tread  alone 

Some  barren  waste  with  thorns  o'ergrown, 
A  voice  of  love  in  gentle  tone 
Whispers,  "  Still  cling  to  Me." 

5  Though  faith  and  hope  awhile  be  tried, 
We  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside ; 
How  safe,  how  calm,  how  satisfied, 

The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee  ! 

6  They  fear  not  life's  rough  storms  to  brave. 
Since  Thou  art  near  and  strong  to  save, 
Nor  shudder  e'en  at  death's  dark  wave, 

Because  they  cling  to  Thee. 

611  7s. 

JESUS,  merciful  and  mild, 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child : 


494  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

On  no  other  arm  but  Thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline. 
Thou  art  ready  to  forgive, 
Thou  canst  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
Guide  the  wanderer,  day  by  day, 
In  the  strait  and  narrow  way. 

2  Thou  canst  fit  me  by  Thy  grace 
For  the  heavenly  dwelling-place  ; 
All  Thy  promises  are  sure, 
Ever  shall  Thy  love  endure ; 
Then  what  more  could  I  desire, 
How  to  greater  bliss  aspire  ? 

All  I  need,  in  Thee  I  see ; 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 

3  Jesus,  Saviour,  all  divine, 
Thou  hast  made  me  truly  Thine ; 
Thou  hast  bought  me  by  Thy  blood ; 
Reconciled  my  heart  to  God. 
Hearken  to  my  humble  prayer, 

Let  me  Thine  own  image  bear, 
Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Till  I  reach  heaven's  blissful  shore. 

612  8.7.8.8.7. 

OH,  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow, 
That  a  time  could  ever  be 
When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
Plead  in  vain,  and  proudly  answered, 
"  All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee." 

2  Yet  He  found  me :  I  beheld  Him 

Bleeding  on  the  accursed  tree  ; 
Heard  Him  pray, "  Forgive  them,  Father; " 
And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 

"  Some  of  self,  and  some  of  Thee." 

3  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 
Sweet  and  strong,  and  ah!  so  patient, 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whispered, 
"  Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee." 

4  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  has  conquered ; 
Grant  me  now  my  soul's  desire, 

"None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee." 

613  7s. 

PRINCE  of  Peace,  control  my  will : 
Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 
Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease  j 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to  God  : 
Peace  I  ask ;  but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  Thee. 

3  May  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  ; 
May  Thy  will  and  mine  be  one  ', 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart ; 
Now  Thy  perfect  peace  impart. 

4  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all ! 
Let  Thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  Thee ! 

614  s.  m. 

LORD  Jesus,  think  on  me, 
And  purge  away  my  sin  ; 
From  earthborn  passions  set  me  free, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 
With  care  and  woe  opprest, 
Let  me  Thy  loving  servant  be, 
And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 


496  PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

Nor  let  me  go  astray  ; 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  past, 
I  may  the  eternal  brightness  see, 
And  share  Thy  joy  at  last. 


615 


O  JESUS,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end ; 
Be  Thou  forever  near  me, 

My  Master  and  my  Friend ! 
I  shall  not  fear  the  battle 
If  Thou  art  by  my  side, 
Nor  wander  from  the  pathway 
If  Thou  wilt  be  my  guide. 

2  Oh,  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me ! 

The  world  is  ever  near  ; 
I  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 

The  tempting  sounds  I  hear ; 
My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 

Around  me  and  within  ; 
But,  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 

And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 

3  Oh,  let  me  hear  Thee  speaking 

In  accents  clear  and  still, 
Above  the  storms  of  passion, 

The  murmurs  of  sell-will ! 
Oh,  speak  to  re-assure  me, 

To  hasten  or  control ! 
Oh,  speak,  and  make  me  listen, 

Thou  guardian  of  my  soul ! 

4  0  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  Thee, 


7.6. 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS.  497 

That  where  Thou  art  in  glory 
There  shall  Thy  servant  be  ; 

And,  Jesus,  I  have  promised 
To  serve  Thee  to  the  end ; 

Oh,  give  nie  grace  to  follow, 
My  Master  and  my  Friend ! 

5  Oh,  let  me  see  Thy  foot-marks, 

And  in  them  plant  my  own  ! 
My  hope  to  follow  duly 

Is  in  Thy  strength  alone. 
Oh,  guide  me,  call  me,  draw  me, 

Uphold  me  to  the  end ! 
At  last  in  heaven  receive  me, 

My  Saviour  and  mv  Friend ! 


616  L.M. 

HE  leadeth  me  !  oh,  blessed  thought ! 
Oh,  words  with  heavenly  comfort 
fraught ! 
Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

Refrain : 

He  leadeth  me  !  He  leadeth  me  ! 
By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  me  ! 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  calm,  o'er  troubled  sea, 

Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine  : 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 

Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 


498  PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

617  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

G1  LORY  be  to  God  the  Father ! 
*    Glory  be  to  God  the  Son ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One  ! 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run ! 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  Who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain  ! 
Glory  be  to  Him  Who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign  ! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ! 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels  ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring ! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring ! 

4  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings ; 

Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion  ! 

Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings ! 

618  s.m. 

REVIVE  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare  ; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  make  Thy  people  hear. 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


2  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Disturb  this  sleep  of  death  j 
Quicken  the  smoldering  embers  now 
By  Thine  almighty  breath. 

3  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Create  soul-thirst  for  Thee  ; 
And  hungering  for  the  Bread  of  life, 
Oh,  may  our  spirits  be ! 

4  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Exalt  Thy  precious  Name  j 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
For  Thee  and  Thine  inflame. 

5  Revive  Thy  work,  0  Lord, 

And  give  refreshing  showers  ; 
The  glory  shall  be  all  Thine  own, 
The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours. 

619  8.7. 

CALL  them  in  !  the  poor,  the  wretched, 
Sin-stained  wanderers  from  the  fold  ; 
Peace  and  pardon  freely  offer ! 

Can  you  weigh  their  worth  with  gold  ? 
Call  them  in  !  the  weak,  the  weary, 

Laden  with  the  doom  of  sin  ; 
Bid  them  come  and  rest  in  Jesus ' 
He  is  waiting :  call  them  in ! 

2  Call  them  in !  the  Jew,  the  Gentile ; 

Bid  the  stranger  to  the  feast ! 
Call  them  in !  the  rich,  the  noble. 

From  the  highest  to  the  least. 
Forth  the  Father  runs  to  meet  them, 

He  hath  all  their  sorrows  seen  ; 
Robe,  and  ring,  and  kiss  of  pardon, 

Wait  the  lost  ones  :  call  them  in  ! 

3  Call  them  in  !  the  broken-hearted. 

Cowering  'neath  the  brand  of  shame  : 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


Speak  love's  message  low  and  tender ! 

'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  came. 
See  the  shadows  lengthen  round  us, 

Soon  the  day-dawn  will  begin ; 
Call  them  in  !  the  lost  and  lonely  : 

Christ  is  coming :  call  them  in ! 

620  8.7. 

ONWARD,  Christian!  though  the  region 
Where  thou  art  be  drear  and  lone  ; 
God  has  set  a  guardian  legion 
Very  near  thee ;  press  thou  on ! 

2  Listen,  Christian  !  their  hosanna 

Rolleth  o'er  thee  :  "  God  is  love  :  " 
Write  upon  thy  red-cross  banner, 
"  Upward  ever  j  heaven's  above." 

3  By  the  thorn-road,  and  none  other, 

Is  the  mount  of  vision  won ; 
Tread  it  without  shrinking,  brother ! 
Jesus  trod  it  j  press  thou  on ! 

4  Be  this  world  the  wiser,  stronger, 

For  thy  life  of  pain  and  peace, 
While  it  needs  thee  ;  oh,  no  longer 
Pray  thou  for  thy  quick  release ! 

5  Pray  thou,  Christian,  daily  rather, 

That  thou  be  a  faithful  son ; 
By  the  prayer  of  Jesus, ' '  Father, 
Not  my  will,  but  Thine,  be  done." 

621  p.m. 

DAYS  and  moments  quickly  flying 
Speed  us  onward  to  the  dead : 
Oh,  how  soon  shall  we  be  lying 
Each  within  his  narrow  bed ! 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS.  501 


2  Jesus,  merciful  Redeemer, 

Rouse  dead  souls  to  hear  Thy  voice  ; 
Wake,  oh,  wake  each  idle  dreamer 
Now  to  make  the  eternal  choice ! 

3  Mark  we  whither  we  are  wending ; 

Ponder  how  we  soon  must  go 
To  inherit  bliss  unending 
Or  eternity  of  woe. 

4  As  a  shadow  life  is  fleeting  j 

As  a  vapor  so  it  flies : 
For  the  bygone  years  retreating, 
Pardon  grant,  and  make  us  wise  ; 

5  Wise  that  we  our  days  may  number, 

Strive  and  wrestle  with  our  sin  ; 
Stay  not  in  our  work  nor  slumber 
Till  Thy  holy  rest  we  win. 

6  Soon  before  the  Judge  all  glorious 

We  with  all  the  dead  shall  stand ; 
Saviour,  over  death  victorious, 
Place  us  then  on  Thy  right  hand. 
[After  third  and  sixth  verses.] 

Life  passeth  soon; 

Death  draweth  near  - 
Keep  us,  good  Lord, 

Till  Thou  appear ; 
With  Thee  to  live, 

With  Thee  to  die, 
With  Thee  to  reign 

Through  eternity ! 

622  8s. 

MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness ; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 


PAROCHIAL   MISSIONS. 


On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand  ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

2  When  clouds  and  darkness  veil  His  face, 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace  ; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

3  His  word,  His  covenant,  His  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  'whelming  flood ; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

4  When  He  shall  come,  with  trumpet  sound, 
Oh,  may  I  then  in  Him  be  found ! 
Clothed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 

623  6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

I'M  but  a  stranger  here, 
Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand, 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempest  rage, 
Heaven  is  my  home :. 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
And  time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  will  be  over-past ; 


PAROCHIAL  MISSIONS. 


I  shall  reach  home  at  last, 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  Therefore  I  murmur  not, 

Heaven  is  my  home ; 
Whate'er  my  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 
And  I  shall  surely  stand 
There  at  my  Lord's  right  hand ; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

Also  the  following : 
14  At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set. 

84  0  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  friend. 

85  0  Jesu,  Saviour*  of  the  lost. 

86  0  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry. 
88  Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day. 

101  When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross. 

203  A  few  more  years  shall  roll. 

251  Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day. 

335  Jesu,  lover  of  my  sold. 

336  Rock  of  ages. 
342  Art  thou  weary. 

345  My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee. 
347  Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest. 

349  Out  of  the  deep  I  call. 

350  Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory. 

356  Heal  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal. 

357  0  Jesu,  Thou  art  standing. 
360  0  Jesu,  Lord  most  merciful. 

362  Glory  be  to  Jesus, 

363  0  Lamb  of  God.  still  keep  me. 

364  O  Jesu,  we  adore  Thee. 

365  Hail !  Thou  once  despised  Jesus. 
376  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come. 

384  God,  my  Father,  hear  me  pray. 
429  My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day. 

431  0  love  that  casts  out  fear. 

432  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling. 


504  FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED. 

437  Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary. 

442  Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing. 

443  Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee. 
446  Shepherd  of  tender  youth. 

448  Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs. 

454  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates. 

474  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

502  Heirs  of  unending  life. 

504  My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard. 

513  Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found. 

521  Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow. 

529  Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call. 

579  0  brothers,  lift  your  voices. 

606  Just  as  I  am. 

625  Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me. 

628  Though  faint,  yet  pursuing. 

630  Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  weariness  and 

sorrow. 
635  Lord  Jesus,  by  Thy  Passion. 

651  Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare. 

652  Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat. 
658  Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height. 
673  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 


iFor  tl)e  Sick  anh  ^fflicteb. 

624  8.4. 

MY  God,  I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  made 
The  earth  so  bright ;     • 
So  full  of  splendor  and  of  joy, 

Beauty  and  light ; 
So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 
Noble  and  right. 

2  I  thank  Thee  too  that  Thou  hast  made 
Joy  to  abound ; 
So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 
Circling  us  round. 


FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED.  505 

That  in  the  darkest  spot  of  earth 
Some  love  is  found. 

3  I  thank  Thee  more  that  all  our  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain ; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours  ; 

That  thorns  remain ; 
So  that  earth's  bliss  may  be  our  guide, 

And  not  our  chain. 

4  For  Thou  Who  knowest,  Lord,  how  soon 

Our  weak  heart  chugs, 
Hast  given  us  joys,  tender  and  true, 

Yet  all  with  wings  j 
So  that  we  see,  gleaming  on  high, 

Diviner  things. 

51  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  Thou  hast  kept 

The  best  in  store ; 
We  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much 

To  long  for  more  : 
A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace, 

Not  known  before. 

6  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  here  our  souls, 

Though  amply  blest, 
Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest ; 
Nor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 

625  8s. 

JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  de- 
clare ; 
Oh,  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 

And  reign  without  a  rival  there ! 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone,  I  am ; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 


506  FOR   THE   SICK   AND  AFFLICTED. 

2  Oh,  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  Thy  pure  love  alone ! 
Oh,  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown ! 
Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove, ; 
May  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love ! 

3  0  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies  : 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise. 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek,  but  Thee ! 

4  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way ! 

What  wondrous  things  Thy  love  hath 
wrought ! 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray • 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 
Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 

5  In  suffering,  be  Thy  love  my  peace • 

In  weakness,  be  Thy  love  my  power ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  dark,  final  hour* 
Of  death,  be  Thou  my  guide  and  Mend, 
That  I  may  love  Thee  without  end. 


626 


S.M. 


MY  times  are  in  Thy  hand : " 
My  God,  I  wish  them  there  ; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  Thy  care. 

"  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 

Whatever  they  may  be  • 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright. 

As  best  may  seem  to  Thee. 


FOR  THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED.  507 

3  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand :  " 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear  ¥ 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand," 

Jesus,  the  crucified ! 
The  hand  my  cruel  sins  had  pierced 
Is  now  my  guard  and  guide. 

627  l.m. 

OLOVE  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear  ! 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care  ; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 
Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  near. 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief. 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us,  Thou  art  near. 

4  On  Thee  we  rest  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  divine,  forever  dear ! 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  Thou  art  near. 

628  lis. 

THOUGH  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on 
our  way ; 
The  Lord  is"  our  leader,  His  Word  is  our 

stay; 

Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be 

near, 

Lord 

fear"? 


508  FOE,  THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED. 

2  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  He  cheereth  the  faint ; 
The  weak  and  oppressed,  He  will  hear  their 

complaint ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the 

road, 
But  how  can  we  falter  ?  Our  help  is  in  God ! 

3  And  to  His  green  pastures  our  footsteps  He 

leads ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert,  how  kindly  He  feeds ! 
The  lambs  in  His  bosom  He  tenderly  bears, 
And  brings  back  the  wanderers  safe  from 

the  snares. 

4  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is 

our  light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is 

our  might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still  onward  we 

come; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  and  heaven  is  our 

home ! 


629  11.10. 

WE  would  see  Jesus;  for  the  shadows 
lengthen 
Across  this  little  landscape  of  our  life  ; 
We  would  see  Jesus,  our  weak  faith  to 
strengthen 
For  the  last  weariness,  the  final  strife. 

2  We  would  see  Jesus,  the  great  rock  founda- 
tion 
Whereon  our  feet  were  set  by  sovereign 
grace : 
Nor  life  nor  death,  with  all  their  agitation, 
Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  His  face. 


FOR  THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED.  509 

3  We  would  see  Jesus:  other  lights  are  paling, 

Which  for  long  years  we  have  rejoiced  to 

see; 
The  blessings  of  our  pilgrimage  are  failing: 
We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we  go  to 

Thee. 

4  We  would  see  Jesus ;  yet  the  spirit  lingers 

Round  the  dear  objects  it  has  loved  so 

long, 
And  earth  from  earth  can  scarce  unclasp 

its  fingers ; 
Our  love  to  Thee  makes  not  this  love  less 

strong. 

5  We  would  see  Jesus  :  sense  is  all  too  bind- 

ing* 

And  heaven  appears  too    dim,  too   far 
away; 
We  would  see  Thee,  Thyself  our  hearts  re- 
minding 

What  Thou  hast  suffered,  our  great  debt 
to  pay. 

6  We  would  see  Jesus :  this  is  all  we're  need- 

Strength,  joy,  and  willingness  come  with 

the  sight ; 
We  would  see  Jesus, dying, risen,  pleading; 
Then  welcome  day,  and  farewell  mortal 

night. 


630  ii.io.ii.io.io.io. 

THOU  knowest,  Lord,  the  weariness  and 
sorrow 
Of  the  sad  heart  that  comes  to  Thee  for 


Cares  of  to-day,  and  burdens  of  to-morrow, 
Blessings  implored,  and  sins  to  be  conf  est ; 


510  FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED. 

We  come  before  Thee  at  Thy  gracious 

word, 
And  lay  them  at  Thy  feet :  Thou  knowest, 

Lord. 

2  Thou  knowest  all  the  past ;  how  long  and 

blindly 
On  the  dark  mountains  the  lost  wanderer 

strayed ; 
How  the  Good  Shepherd  followed,  and  how 

kindly 
He  bore  it  home,  upon  His  shoulders  laid  j 
And   healed   the  bleeding   wounds,   and 

soothed  the  pain. 
And   brought   back  life,  and  hope,  and 

strength  again. 

3  Thou  knowest  all  the  present ;  each  tempta- 

tion, 
Each  toilsome  duty,  each  foreboding  fear ; 
All  to  each  one  assigned,  of  tribulation, 

Or  to  beloved  ones,  than  self  more  dear ; 
All  pensive  memories,  as  we  journey  on, 
Longings  for  vanished  smiles  and  voices 
gone. 

•i  Thou  knowest  all  the  future ;    gleams  of 
gladness 
By  stormy  clouds  too  quickly  overcast ; 
Hours  of  sweet  fellowship  and  parting  sad- 
ness, 
And  the  dark  river  to  be  crossed  at  last. 
Oh,  what  could  hope  and  confidence  afford 
To  tread  that  path,  but  this J?  Thou  knowest, 
Lord. 

5  Thou  knowest,  not  alone  as  God,  all-know- 
ing: 
As  Man,  our  mortal  weakness  Thou  hast 
proved ; 


FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED.  511 

On  earth,  with  purest  sympathies  overflow- 
ing, 
0  Saviour,  Thou  hast  wept,  and  Thou 
hast  loved : 
And  love  and  sorrow  still  to  Thee  may  come, 
And  find  a  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home. 

6  Therefore  we  come,  Thy  gentle  call  obey- 
ing, 
And  lay  our  sins  and  sorrows  at  Thy  feet ; 
On  everlasting  strength  our  weakness  stay- 
ing, 
Clothed  in  Thy  robe  of  righteousness  com- 
plete : 
Then  rising  and  refreshed  we  leave  Thy 

throne, 
And  follow  on  to  know  as  we  are  known. 


631  L.M. 

WITH  tearful  eyes  I  look  around; 
Life  seems  a  "dark  and  stormy  sea ; 
Yet,  'mid  the  gloom,  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "  Come  to  Me." 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest ; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee : 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint,  opprest, 
How  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  Me ! " 

3  "  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die ! 

Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee ; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weeping  eye, 
I  am  thy  portion ;  "Come  to  Me." 

4  O  voice  of  mercy !  voice  of  love ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above : 
And  gently  whisper,  "  Come  to  Me !  '* 


512  FOR  THE  SICK  AND  AFFLICTED. 

632  6s. 

THY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be : 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  best ; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  Thy  rest. 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot ; 

I  would  not,  if  I  might : 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God  : 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 
Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 

Choose  Thon  my  good  and  ill. 

3  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 

My  wisdom,  and  my  all. 

633  io.4. 

I  DO  not  ask,  0  Lord,  that  life  may  be 
A  pleasant  road ; 
I  do  not  ask  that  Thou  wouldst  take  from  me 
Aught  of  its  load. 

2  I  do  not  ask  that  flowers  should  always 
spring 

Beneath  my  feet ; 
I  know  too  well  the  poison  and  the  sting 
Of  things  too  sweet. 


FOR   THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED.  513 

3  For  one  thing  only,  Lord,  dear  Lord,  I 

plead : 

Lead  me  aright, 
Though  strength  should  falter  and  though 
heart  should  bleed, 

Through  peace  to  light. 

4  I  do  not  ask,  0  Lord,  that  Thou  shouldst 

shed 

Full  radiance  here ; 
Give  but  a  ray  of  peace,  that  I  may  tread 
Without  a  fear. 

5  I  do  not  ask  my  cross  to  understand, 

My  way  to  see ; 
Better  in  darkness  just  to  feel  Thy  hand, 
And  follow  Thee. 

6  Joy  is  like  restless  day ;  but  peace  divine 

Like  quiet  night. 
Lead  me,0  Lord,  till  perfect  day  shall  shine, 
Through  peace  to  light. 

634  6s. 

Y  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 
Oh,  may  Thy  will  be  mine ! 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 

I  would  my  all  resign ; 
Through  sorrow,  or  through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 
My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

2  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tear, 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear ; 
Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept, 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 


M 


514  FOR    THE   SICK   AND   AFFLICTED. 

3  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt ! 

All  shall  be  well  for  me  ; 
Each  changing,  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee  : 
Straight  to  my  home  above 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done ! 

635  7.6. 

LORD  Jesus,  by  Thy  Passion, 
To  Thee  I  make  my  prayer ; 
Thou  Who  in  mercy  smitest, 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  spare. 

2  Oh,  wash  me  in  the  fountain 

That  floweth  from  Thy  side ! 
Oh,  clothe  me  in  the  raiment 
Thy  blood  hath  purified ! 

3  Oh,  hold  Thou  up  my  goings, 

And  lead  from  strength  to  strength, 
That  unto  Thee  in  Sion 
I  may  appear  at  length ! 

4  Oh,  hearken  to  my  knocking, 

And  open  wide  the  door, 
That  I  may  enter  freely 
And  never  leave  Thee  more ! 

5  Oh,  bring  me,  loving  Jesus, 

To  that  most  blessed  place, 
Where  angels  and  archangels 
Look  ever  on  Thy  face ; 

6  Where  gladsome  alleluias 

Unceasingly  resound ; 
Where  martyrs,  now  triumphant, 
Walk  robed  in  white  and  crowned  ! 


FOR   THE   SICK  AND   AFFLICTED.  515 

7  Oh,  make  my  spirit  worthy 

To  join  that  ransomed  throng! 
Oh,  teach  my  lips  to  utter 
That  everlasting  song ! 

8  Oh,  give  that  last,  best  blessing, 

That  even  saints  can  know, 
To  follow  in  Thy  footsteps 
Wherever  Thou  dost  go ! 

9  Not  wisdom,  might,  or  glory,  ■ 

I  ask  to  win  above  j 
I  ask  for  Thee,  Thee  only,     . 
0  Thou  eternal  love  ! 

636  lis. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee ;  oh,  be  not  dis- 

mayed ! 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  goldto  refine. 


516  HOME   AND  PERSONAL  USE. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  His  foes ; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  shall  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no,  never,  no,  never  forsake. 

637  11.10. 

COME,'  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lan- 
.    guish ; 
Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,tenderly  saying, 
"  Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure." 

3  Here  see  the  Bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flow- 

ing 

Forth  from  the  tin-one  of  God,  pure  from 
above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  know- 
ing 

Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 


$0tne  arib  personal  WLbc. 

638  8s. 

WHEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
0  Sun  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


2  As  every  day,  Thy  mercy  spares, 
Will  bring  its  trials  and  its  cares, 
0  Saviour,  till  my  life  shall  end, 
Be  Thou  my  counselor  and  friend ! 
Teach  me  Thy  precepts  all  divine, 
And  be  Thy  great  example  mine. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest  j 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 

Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies ! 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
Then  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise. 


639  l.  m. 

FORTH  in  Thy  Name,  0  Lord,  I  go, 
My  daily  labor  to  pursue ; 
Thee,  only  Thee,  resolved  to  know, 
In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  Thy  wisdom  hath  assigned 

Oh,  let  me  cheerfully  fulfill : 
In  all  my  works  Thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  Thy  good  and  perfect  will. 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see ; 
And  labor  on  at  Thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  Thee. 


518  HOME    AND   PERSONAL   USE. 

4  Give  me  to  bear  Thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray ; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  Tfry  glorious  Day. 

5  Fain  would  I  still  for  Thee  employ 

Whate'er  Thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given, 
Would  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 
And  closely  walk  with  Thee  to  heaven. 


640  c.  m. 

MY  Father,  for  another  night 
Of  quiet  sleep  and  rest, 
For  all  the  joy  of  morning  light, 
Thy  holy  Name  be  blest. 

2  Now  with  the  new-born  day  I  give 

Myself  anew  to  Thee, 
That  as  Thou  wiliest  I  may  live, 
And  what  Thou  wiliest  be. 

3  Whate'er  I  do,  things  great  or  small, 

Whate'er  I  speak  or  frame, 
Thy  glory  may  I  seek  in  all, 
Do  all  in  Jesus'  Name. 

4  My  Father,  for  His  sake,  I  pray 

Thy  child  accept  and  bless  j 
And  lead  me  by  Thy  grace  to-day 
In  paths  of  righteousness. 


641  L.  M. 

SAVIOUR,  when  night  involves  the  skies, 
My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  Thee  ; 
Thee,  self -abased  in  mortal  guise, 
And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 


HOME    AND   PERSONAL    USE. 


2  On  Thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn, 
Thee,  victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Thee,  source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  Thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs  j 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 

To  death  and  Thee  my  thoughts  I  give  ; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel, 
To  Thee,  with  Whom  I  trust  to  live. 


642 


8.7. 


TARRY  with  me,  O  my  Saviour  ! 
For  the  day  is  passing  by  ; 
See-!  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west, 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances  ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

3  Lonely  seems  the  vale  of  shadow ; 

Sinks  my  heart  with  troubled  fear ; 
Give  me  faith  for  clearer  vision, 
Speak  Thou,  Lord,  in  words  of  cheer, 

4  Let  me  hear  Thy  voice  behind  me, 

Calming  all  these  wild  alarms  ; 
Let  me,  underneath  my  weakness, 
Feel  the  everlasting  arms. 

5  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying, 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  Thee ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 


520  HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 

6  Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour ! 
Lay  my  head  upon  Thy  breast 
Till  the  morning  ;  then  awake  me ! 
Morning  of  eternal  rest. 

643  8s. 

INSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 
Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  Thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  He  delights  to  defend. 

644  l.  m. 

GREAT  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise : 
Oh,  let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  onward  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love, 

Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart, 

And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE.  521 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ  my  Lord ;  His  Name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 

5  With  hope  in  Him  mine  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  j 
Safe  in  Thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  Thy  Name. 

645  s.  m. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone ; 
The  evening  shades  appear: 
Oh,  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

646  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

^THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared 
J-        us; 

Hear  us  ere  the  hour  of  rest : 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 

Jesus,  Thou  our  guardian  be  ; 

Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes  ; 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers ; 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose  ; 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


647  8.7. 

HEAR  our  prayer,  0  Heavenly  Father, 
Ere  we  lay  us  down  to  sleep  ; 
Bid  Thine  angels,  pure  and  holy, 
Round  our  bed  their  vigils  keep. 

2  Heavy  though  our  sins,  Thy  mercy 

Far  outweighs  them  every  one ; 
Down  before  the  cross  we  cast  them, 
Trusting  in  Thy  help  alone. 

3  Keep  us  through  this  night  of  peril 

Safe  beneath  its  sheltering  shade ; 
Take  us  to  Thy  rest,  we  pray  Thee, 
When  our  pilgrimage  is  made. 

4  None  can  measure  out  Thy  patience 

By  the  span  of  human  thought ; 
None  can  bound  the  tender  mercies 
Which  Thy  holy  Son  has  bought. 

5  Pardon  all  our  past  transgressions, 

Give  us  strength  for  days  to  come ; 
Guide  and  guard  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Till  Thine  angels  bear  us  home. 

648  c.  m. 

TO  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 
From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 
From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God, 
Who  heaven  and  earth  has  made. 

2  He  will  not  let  thy  foot  be  moved, 

Thy  guardian  will  not  sleep  ; 
Behold,  the  God  who  slumbers  not 
Will  favored  Israel  keep. 

3  Sheltered  beneath  th' Almighty's  wings, 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 
Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 
By  day  or  night  molest. 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL  USE.  523 

4  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 
Thy  God  shall  thee  defend ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage, 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 


649 


(S. 


LORD,  forever  at  Thy  side 
Let  my  place  and  portion  be  : 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive, 

All  Thy  Spirit  hath  revealed ; 
Thou  hast  spoken ;  I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  sealed. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  Thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Israel  now  and  evermore, 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust ; 
Him,  in  all  His  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

850  s.  m. 

JESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  Thee  I  cast  my  care  ; 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  Thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 
Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do  ; 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2  Give  me  a  true  regard, 
A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward, 
To  Thee  and  Thy  great  Name  ; 


524  HOME   AND   PERSONAL    USE. 

A  jealous,  just  concern 
For  Thine  immortal  praise  j 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 
And  glorify  Thy  grace. 

3  I  rest  upon  Thy  word ; 

The  promise  is  for  me ; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  Thee  : 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  Thy  perfect  love. 

651 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ; 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee,  Nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King : 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin  : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 


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HOME   AND   PERSONAL    USE.  525 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do  ;  , 

Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith : 
Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

652  c.  m. 

APPROACH, my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
-ljl  Where  Jesus  answers  prayer ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place  ; 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died ! 

5  0  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  Name. 

653  c.  m. 

]yrY  God,  I  love  Thee :  not  because 
-L"-"-   I  hope  for  heaven  thereby ; 
Nor  yet  because  if  I  love  not 
I  must  forever  die. 

2  But,  0  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 
Upon  the  cross  embrace  ; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace, 


HOME    AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


t    3  And  grief  s  and  torments  numberless, 
And  sweat  of  agony, 
E'en  death  itself  ;  and  all  for  me 
Who  was  Thine  enemy. 

4  Then  why,  0  blessed  Jesus  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 

5  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught ; 

Not  seeking  a  reward : 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
0  ever-loving  Lord ! 

6  E'en  so  I  love  Thee,  and  will  love, 

And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing ; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

654  6.4.6.4.6.6.4. 


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ORE  love  to  Thee,  0  Christ ! 


More  love  to  Thee ! 
Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make 

On  bended  knee ; 
This  is  my  earnest  plea. 
More  love,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee ! 

2  Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 

Sought  peace  and  rest : 
Now  Thee  alone  I  seek ; 

Give  what  is  best : 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  0  Christ,  to  Thee ! 

More  love  to  Thee ! 

3  Let  sorrow  do  its  work, 

Send  grief  and  pain ; 
Sweet  are  Thy  messengers, 


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Sweet  their  refrain, 
When  they  can  sing  with  me, 
More  love,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee. 

4  Then  shall  my  latest  breath 

Whisper  Thy  praise ; 
This  be  the  parting  cry 

My  heart  shall  raise, 
This  still  its  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee ! 

655  l.  m. 

NO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
For  Thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  fortress  and  defense  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  Thy  mighty  power  : 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 

3  To  Thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 

To  Whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  Thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe. 

656  p.  m. 

BREAST  the  wave,  Christian, 
When  it  is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian, 

When  the  night's  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still 

Be  thine  endeavor ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth 
Will  be  forever. 


528  HOME   AND  PERSONAL  ^SE. 

2  Fight  the  fight,  Christian, 

Jesus  is  o'er  thee  ; 
Run  the  race,  Christian, 

Heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  Who  hath  promised 

Faltereth  never ; 
He  Who  hath  loved  so  well, 

Loveth  forever. 

3  Lift  thine  eye,  Christian, 

Just  as  it  closeth  ; 
Raise  thy  heart,  Christian, 

Ere  it  reposeth ; 
Thee  from  the  love  of  Christ 

Nothing  shall  sever ; 
And,  when  thy  work  is  done, 

Praise  Him  forever. 


657  cm. 

WHEN  all  Thy.  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Oh,  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart  ? 
But  Thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  j 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 


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5  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise ; 

But  oh,  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise ! 

658  8s. 

THOU  hidden  love  of  God, whose  height, 
Whose   depth   unfathomed  no  man 
knows: 
I  see  from  far  Thy  beauteous  light, 

Inly  I  sigh  for  Thy  repose  : 
My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  find  rest  in  Thee. 

2  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun 

That  strives  with  Thee  my  heart  to  share  ? 
Ah !  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone, 

The  Lord  of  every  motion  there. 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  Thee. 

3  Oh,  hide  this  self  from  me,  that  I 

No  more,  but  Christ  in  me,  may  live ! 
My  base  affections  crucify, 

Nor  let  one  favorite  sin  survive  ; 
In  all  things  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire,  or  seek,  but  Thee. 

4  Each  moment  draw  from  earth  away 

My  heart,  that  lowly  waits  Thy  call ! 
Speak  to  my  inmost  soul,  and  say 

I  am  thy  love,  thy  God,  thy  all ! 
To  feel  Thy  power,  to  hear  Thy  voice, 
To  taste  Thy  love,  be  all  my  choice  ! 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


659  8s. 

rpHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
J-  And  feed  rne  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  j 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 

My  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

660  cm. 

|H,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 

I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

3  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
Whate'er  that  idol  be, 

Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

4  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  Grod, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


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HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


661  ios. 

AS  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling 
-£»-   springs, 
That  sinks  exhausted  in  the  summer's 
chase, 
So  pants  my  soul  for  Thee,  great  King  of 
kings, 
So  thirsts  to  reach  Thy  sacred  dwelling- 
place. 

2  Lord,  Thy  sure  mercies,  ever  in  my  sight, 

My  heart  shall  gladden  through  the  tedi- 
ous day ; 
And  'midst  the  dark  and  gloomy  shades  of 

night, 
To  Thee,  my  God,  I'll  tune  the  grateful  lay. 

3  Why  faint,  my  soul  ?  why  doubt  Jehovah's 

aid? 
Thy  God,  the  God  of  mercy  still  shall 

prove ; 
Within  His  courts  thy  thanks  shall  yet  be 

paid : 
Unquestioned  be  His  faithfulness  and 

love. 

662  .  l.m. 

LET  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ; 
Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  Thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 
And  in  Thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

2  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

To  God,  Who  is  my  only  joy ; 
And  well-tuned  harps,  with  songs  of  praise, 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

3  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ?  and  why 

So  much  oppressed  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruined  state  repair. 


532  HOME  AND  PERSONAL  USE. 


663  CM. 

OTHOU,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  5 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  Thy  peace  impart : 
In  love,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
Oh,  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day ! 
For  good,  remember  me. 

4  If  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  should  be, 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief : 
Hear  and  remember  me. 

5  And  oh,  when  in  the  hour  of  death 

I  own  Thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me ! 

664  s.m. 

Y  spirit,  on  Thy  care, 
Blest  Saviour,  I  recline ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  love  divine. 


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2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust. 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest ; 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform  : 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 


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4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 
It  must  be  good  for  me  ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

665  c.  m. 

LORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
Whether  I  die  or  live  ; 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  oh,  make  me  glad 

The  longer  to  obey ; 
If  short,  no  laborer  is  sad 
To  end  his  toilsome  day. 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before  j 
And  he  that  to  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see : 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  Thy  glory  be  ? 

5  Then  I  shall  end  my  sad  complaints 

And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints 
That  sing  my  Saviour's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 

The  eye  of  faith  is  dim ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

666  s.m. 

JESUS,  I  live  to  Thee, 
The  loveliest  and  best ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 


534  HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 

2  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me, 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living"  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  forever  mine. 

667  8.8.8.4. 

MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"Thy  will  be  done!" 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will  be  done!" 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh, 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will  be  done !  " 

4  If  Thou  should'st  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize,  it  ne'er  was  mine; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine ; 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  good  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  Grod,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

*  "  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 


1I01IE   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"Thy  will  be  done!" 

7  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"  Thy  will  be  done." 

668  p.  m. 

TI^HATE'ER  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

*  ▼    His  will  is  ever  just ; 
Howe'er  He  orders  now  my  cause, 
I  will  be  still  and  trust. 
He  is  my  God ; 
Though  dark  my  road, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

2  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

He  never  will  deceive  ; 
He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 
And  so  to  Him  I  cleave, 
And  take  content 
What  He  hath  sent  j 
His  hand  can  turn  my  griefs  away, 
And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 

3  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

Though  I  the  cup  must  drink 
That  bitter  seems  to  my  faint  heart, 
I  will  not  fear  nor  shrink ; 
Tears  pass  away 
With  dawn  of  day  ; 
Sweet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart, 
And  paia  and  sorrow  all  depart. 

4  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 

My  light,  my  life  is  He, 
Who  cannot  will  me  aught  but  good; 
I  trust  Him  utterly  ; 


536  HOME   AND   PERSONAL  USE. 

For  well  I  know, 

In  joy  or  woe, 
We  soon  shall  see,  as  sunlight  clear, 
How  faithful  was  our  guardian  here. 

5  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right ; 
Here  will  I  take  my  stand, 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  make  earth 
For  me  a  desert  land. 
My  Father's  care 
Is  round  me  there, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall ; 
And  so  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 


669 


fa. 


SOVEREIGN  ruler  of  the  skies. 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise, 
All  our  times  are  in  Thy  hand, 
All  events  at  Thy  command. 

2  He  that  formed  us  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  us  to  the  tomb ; 
All  our  ways  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  His  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health, 
Blighting  want  and  cheerful  wealth, 
All  our  pleasures,  all  our  pains, 
Come,  and  end,  as  God  ordains. 

4  May  we  always  own  Thy  hand, 
Still  to  Thee  surrendered  stand, 
Know  that  Thou  art  God  alone, 
We  and  ours  are  all  Thy  own ! 

670  c.  m. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  this  petition  rise : 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


2  Give  me  a  calm  and  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  path  of  life  attend : 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

671  cm. 

"1TTHILE  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 
▼  ▼    Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ) 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar  : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ; 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storms  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 


538  HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 

672  s.  m. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Jesus'  love : 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  united  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one  ,• 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  at  death  must  part, 

Not  like  the  world's,  our  pain ; 
But  one  in  Christ,  and  one  in  heart, 
We  part  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Throughout  eternity. 

673  cm. 

HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 
Come  unto  Me  and  rest  j 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  My  breast. 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary  and  worn  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 
And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

Behold  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down  and  drink,  and  live. 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 


I 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE.  539 

My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 
And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 

I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  3Ie,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  mv  star,  my  sun ; 
And  in  that* light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 

674  ios. 

PEACE,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world 
of  sin  ? 
The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 

2  Peace,  perfect  peace,  by  thronging  duties 

pressed  ? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus,  this  is  rest. 

3  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  sorrows  surging 

round? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  naught  but  calm  is  found. 

4  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  loved  ones  far 

away  ? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe,  and  they. 

5  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future   all  un- 

known ? 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  throne. 

6  Peace,  perfect  peace,  death  shadowing  us 

and  ours J? 
Jesus   has  vanquished   death   and   all   its 
powers. 

7  It  is  enough :  earth's  struggles  soon  shall 

cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  heaven's  perfect  peace. 


540  HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 

675  s.  m. 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord ! 
Amen !  so  let  it  be  ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
And  immortality ! 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  Ah !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above ! 

5  Then,  then  I  feel,  that  He, 

Remembered  or  forgot, 
The  Lord,  is  never  far  from  me, 
Though  I  perceive  Him  not. 

6  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

676  p.m. 

ONE  sweetly  solemn  thought 
Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er  ; 
I  am  nearer  my  home  to-day 
Than  I  ever  have  been  before ; 

2  Nearer  the  great  white  throne, 

Nearer  the  crystal  sea, 
Nearer  my  Father's  house, 
Where  the  u  many  mansions  "  be  ; 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  we  lav  our  burdens  down  : 


HOME    AND   PERSONAL   USE.  541 

Nearer  leaving  the  cross, 
Nearer  gaining-  the  crown ; 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Is  the  deep  and  unknown  stream 
To  be  crossed  ere  we  reach  the  light. 

5  Jesus,  perfect  my  trust, 

Strengthen  the  hand  of  my  f  aitli : 

Let  me  feel  Thee  near  when  I  stand 

On  the  edge  of  the  shore  of  death ; 

6  Feel  Thee  near  when  my  feet 

Are  slipping  over  the  brink; 
For  it  may  be  I'm  nearer  home, 
Nearer  now  than  I  think. 


677 


As 


L.  M. 

S,  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
■-   The  height  of  some  commanding  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  o'er  the  plains 
He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still ; 

2  Thus,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 

By  faith  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  heart  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  thought  of  heaven  his  spirit  cheers ; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past ; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  Jesus,  on  Thee  our  hopes  we  stay, 

To  lead  us  on  to  Thine  abode; 

Assured  Thy  love  will  far  o'erpav 

The  hardest  labors  of  the  road/ 

678  c.  m. 

HHHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
-*-    Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 


542  HOME   AND  PERSONAL  USE. 

Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
.And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting-  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Bright  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  j 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood, 

"While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 
'  To  cross  the  narrow  sea ; 

And  linger,  trembling  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  faith's  illumined  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


679 


6s. 


THERE  is  a  blessed  home 
Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 
Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace : 
Good  angels  know  it  well ; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 
Within  its  portals  swell ; 


HOME   AND   PERSONAL   USE. 


Around  its  glorious  throne 
Ten  thousand  saints  adore 

Christ,  with  the  Father  One, 
And  Spirit,  evermore. 

3  Oh,  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  Who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side  ! 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done ! 

4  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God ! 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe ! 
Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love ! 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 


* 


DOXOLOGIES. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


Note.— After  the  Long,  Common,  and  Short  Metres, 
the  Doxologies  follow  in  numerical  order ;  first  the 
simple  numbers,  then  the  double,  and  then  the  mixed. 
Aud  the  sequence  is  always  from  the  higher  to  the 
lower,  as  10s,  8s,  7s ;  8.7,  7.6,  6.5,  etc. 

L.M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  Whom  all  blessings 
flow! 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ! 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost !   Amen. 

L.M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 

D.  L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  _ 
And  God  the  Spirit,  praise  be  given, 
The  everlasting  Three  in  One, 

Adored  by  all  in  earth  and  heaven ; 
As  was  in  ending  ages  past. 

Is  now,  and  shall  forever  be, 
While  saints  their  crowns  of  glory  cast 
Before  Thy  throne,  blest  Trinity.    Amen. 

CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was.  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore.    Amen. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


D.  C.  M. 

TO  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all-divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One 

Let  saints  and  angels  join : 
Glory  to  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One, 

The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  done, 
When  time 'shall  be  no  more.   Amen. 

S.M. 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
The  One  in  Three,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  endless  praise  addressed.   Amen. 

D.  S.  M. 

PRAISE,  as  in  ages  past, 
Praise,  as  in  glory  now, 
Praise,  while  eternity  shall  last, 

To  Thee,  0  God,  we  vow ; 
Whom  all  the  heavenly  host 
And  saints  on  earth  adore ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  glory  evermore.   Amen. 

1  10s. 

TO  God  the  Father,  and  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is,  and  ever  shall  be  given. 

Amen. 


8s. 


ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
J-^-   And  Spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blest, 
Th'  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 

Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

Amen. 


546  DOXOLOGIES. 


3  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

rpo  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

-*-    And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 

By  all  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore.   Amen. 

4  8.8.8.8.8.8. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  Whom  heaven's  trium- 
phant host 
And  suffering  saints  on  earth  adore, 
Be  glory  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 
When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

Amen. 

5  D.  8s. 

ETERNAL  Father !  throned  above, 
Thou  Fountain  of  redeeming  love ! 
Eternal  Word !  Who  left  Thy  throne 
For  man's  rebellion  to  atone  ; 
Eternal  Spirit,  Who  dost  give 
That  grace  whereby  our  spirits  live  : 
Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  be 
Eternal  praises  paid  to  Thee.   Amen. 

6  7s. 

HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee, 
Now,  and  evermore  shall  be.  Amen. 

7  7.7.7.7.7.7. 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky, 


DOXOLOGIES.  547 


Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last.   Amen. 

8  D.  7s. 

HOLY  Father,  Fount  of  light, 
God  of  wisdom,  goodness,  might ; 
Holy  Son,  Who  cam'st  to  dwell, 
God  with  us,  Emmanuel ; 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
God  of  comfort,  peace,  and  love ; 
Evermore  be  Thou  adored, 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord.   Amen. 


T 


T 


9  6s. 

'0  Father,  and  to  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Eternal  glory  be.   Amen. 

6.6.6.6.6.6. 

<0  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  and  glory  be ; 
As  was  in  ages  past, 
And  shall  forever  last, 
Most  Holy  Trinity. 

11  D.  6s. 

TO  Father,  and  to  Son, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

Eternal  glory  be  j 
As  hath  been,  and  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore  : 
1       Before  Thy  throne  we  bow, 

And  Thee  our  God  adore.   Amen. 


548  DOXOLOGIES. 


12  8.7. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days.   Amen. 

13  8.7.8.7.8.7. 

PRAISE  and  honor  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One ; 
One  in  might  and  one  in  glory 
While  eternal  ages  run.    Amen. 

14  D.  8.7. 

LET  the  voice  of  all  creation, 
Earth  and  heaven's  triumphant  host, 
Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
See  the  heavenly  elders  casting 

G  olden  crowns  before  His  throne : 
Alleluias  everlasting 
Be  to  Him,  and  Him  alone.    Amen. 

15  7.6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
The  God  Whom  we  adore, 
Be  loftiest  praises  given, 
Now  and  for  evermore.   Amen. 

16  D.  7.6. 

O  FATHER  ever  glorious, 
0  everlasting  Son, 
0  Spirit  all  victorious, 

Thrice  Holy  Three  in  One, 
Great  God  of  our  salvation, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
Praise,  glory,  adoration, 
Be  Thine  for  evermore.   Amen. 


DOXOLOGIES.  549 


17  6.5. 

GLORY  to  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 
Whilst  all  ages  run.   Amen. 

18  9.8. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
The  everlasting-  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  due  Thy  boundless  merit, 
While  never  ending  ages  run.     Amen. 

19  8.7.8.7.4.7. 

GREAT  Jehovah!  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One.   Amen. 


20  8.7.8.7.7.7. 

PRAISE  the  Father  throned  in  heaven ; 
Praise  the  everlasting  Son ; 
Praise  the  Spirit  freely  given  ; 

Praise  the  blessed  Three  in  One. 
As  of  old,  the  Trinity 
Still  is  worshipped,  still  shall  be. 

Amen. 

21  8.7.8.7.8.8.7. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  blest, 
Supreme  o'er  earth  and  heaven, 
Eternal  Three  in  One  confest, 

Be  highest  glory  given, 
As  hath  been  from  the  ages  past. 
And  shall  be  while  the  ages  last, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven.     Amen. 


550  DOXOLOGIES. 


T 


22  7.6.7.6.8.8. 

'0  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
God  ever  Three  in  One, 
Let  glory  dne  Thy  merit, 
By  angel  choirs  begun, 
As  in  the  countless  ages  past, 
Be  sung  while  endless  ages  last. 

Amen. 


23  8.5. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
God  forever  One, 
Praise  to  Thine  eternal  merit, 
While  the  ages  run.   Amen. 

24  8.8.8.4. 
'0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Our  God  forever  Three  in  One, 
Be  praise  from  men  and  angel  host, 
While  ages  run.   Amen. 

25  8.8.8.6. 
HOLY  Father,  Holy  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  God  Three  in  One, 
While  everlasting  ages  run, 
All  glory  be  to  Thee.   Amen. 

26  7.7.7.5. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Three  in  One  ;  from  every  coast, 
Earth,  and  Heaven's  adoring  host, 
Thy  true  Godhead  praise.   Amen. 

27  6.6.6.6.8.8. 
<0  God  the  Father's  throne 

Your  highest  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son ; 
To  God  the  Spirit,  praise : 


T 


O 


T 


DOXOLOGIES.  551 


With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King, 
Thy  Name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 

Amen. 

28  6.6.4.6.6.6.4. 

'0  Father  and  to  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  be  given, 
As  hath  been  heretofore, 
And  shall  be  evermore : 
Let  all  His  Name  adore 
In  earth  and  heaven.   Amen. 


T 


T 


29  4.4.7.7.6. 

^0  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One 
True  God,  be  glory  given ; 
Now,  and  while  the  ages  run, 
Lord  of  earth  and  heaven.   Amen. 

30  hymn  466.  P.  M. 

TO  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  ever  blessed  Spirit, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 

Be  glory  due  Thy  merit ; 
As  was  in  ages  past, 

Is  now,  and  still  shall  be, 
While  endless  ages  last, 
Most  Holy  Trinity.  Amen. 

31 

C10ME,  let  us  adore  Him!  come, bow  at  His 
'   feet! 
Oh,  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is 

meet! 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the 
skies !   Amen. 


Jnbeje  of  Subjects, 


Adoration— 137,  138,  140,  141,  142,  367,  368,  369,  370, 

371,  374,  385,  387,  444,  445,  447,  448,  450,  452,  455,  456, 

457,  458,  460,  461,  462,  463. 
Aspiration  — 135,  338,  339,  343,  344,  345,  409,  411,  430, 

431,  432,  439,  600,  607,  611,  612,  613,  614,  615,  658, 

660,  666,  675. 
Associations  or  Guilds  — 161,  162,  163,  168,  268  at  vs. 

3,  274,  511,  580,  581,  584,  588. 

Christ's  Call  — 143,  169,  437,  590,  596,  631,  673. 
Church,  Intercession  for  the  — 259,  260,  326,  327,  328, 

329,  496,  499,  525. 
Church  Militant— 485,  488,  490,  491,  516,  521,  580. 
Church  at  Rest— 8,  179,  394,  396,  397,  679. 
Church  Triumphant  — 74,  124,  399,  400,  401,  402,  403, 

404,  407,  408. 
Clergy,  The— 182,  183,  184,  285,  286,  288,  497,  581. 
Confession  of  Christ— 163, 164  at  vs.  2,  216,  217,  342, 

358,  359,  364,  582,  598,  600. 
Consecration  — 10,  101,  344.  345,  395,  429,  454,  507,  508, 

510,  603,  666. 
Country,  Our  — 187,  188, 194,  195,  196,  197,  198,  200. 

Doubt  — 144,  146,  420,  422,  424,  426,  427. 

Faith  — 7,  95,  326,  345,  355,  435,  446,  606,  610,  611,  623, 

626,  636,  664,  668,  671,  675. 
Fellowship  with  God  — 12,  68,  312,  315,  344,  355,  410, 

430,  436. 
Following  Christ  — 68,  452,  507,  510,  571,  615. 

Guidance  — 326,  333,  341,  343,  379,  380,  411,  414,  417, 
420,  421,  422,  423,  424,  611,  614,  615,  616. 

Hope  — 43,  318,  397,  404,  407,  512,  521,  523,  675,  676, 

679. 
Hospitals  — 14,  272,  273,  274,  300. 
House  of  God— 479,  482,  483,  484,  489. 
Humility  — 410,  603,  611,  632,  649. 

Joy  — 43,  47,  324,  457,  522,  579. 
552 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS.  553 


Judgment,  Day  of —  36,  37,  38. 

Love  of  God  — 100,  101.  431,  432.  433,  625,  627,  658. 
Love  to  God  — 75,  76,  77,  317.  443.  444,  563,  599,  600, 

653,  654. 
Love  to  Man  —  268  at  vs.  3,  269.  275,  580,  586. 

Name  of  Jesus  — 149,  321,  322,  433,  518. 

Orphans  — 276,  277. 

Peace  — 15,  32,  496,  613,  633.  674. 

Penitence  — 82,  85,  86,  87,  89,  347,  349,  350,  351,  354, 

356.  360,  384,  529,  595. 
Perseverance  —  509,  510.  511,  549. 
Praise  — 23,  362,  366,  369,  438,  442,  443,  445,  452,  453, 

455,  456,  458,  460,  461,  462,  463,  465,  468,  469,  471, 

474,  617. 
Preparation  for  Christ  — 40, 41.  42,  43,  44,  46,  316,  405. 
Progress— 393,  395,  503,  505,  506,  509,  510,  521,  522, 

523,  620,  656. 
Protection  — 16,  17,  19,  415,  416.  417,  418,  435,  643,  648. 
Providence  — 189,  427,  435,  465. 

Submission— 346.  610,  613,  616,  626,  632,  634.  666,  667, 

668,  671. 
Sympathy  — 161,  162,  269,  271,  274,  275,  630. 

Temperance  — 278,  279. 
Thanksgiving  — 367,  368,  470,  624. 
Triumph  of  Christ  — 39,  127,  367,  370,  371.  457. 
Trust  — 84.  145,  335,  336,  340,  341,  363,  412,  413,  435, 
436,  590,  606,  622,  626,  628,  642,  664. 

Unity  —  230,  492,  494,  495. 

Watchfulness  — 40,  186,  405.  501.  504. 
Work  — 511,  580,  581,  582,  583,  584,  619. 

Zeal  — 393,  503,  628. 


Jnoe*  of  Sixst  £ines. 


Giving  also,  in  parenthesis,  the  numbers  of  such  H  vmns 
as  were  in  the  old  Hymnal. 

HYMN 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have (474)..  501 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll (28)..  203 

A  tower  of  strength  our  God  doth  stand 416 

Abide  with  me  :  fast  falls  the  eventide (335)..    12 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 570 

According  to  Thy  gracious  word  (211)..  233 

Across  the  skv  the  shades  of  night 202 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor (72)..    90 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name (424) . .  450 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices 538 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell  .      (405) . .  470 

All  praise  to  Him  Who  built  the  hills 463 

All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord 320 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night (333)..    18 

Alleluia  !  Allel nia  ! 123 

Alleluia!  sing  to  Jesus  ! 368 

Alleluia,  song  of  gladness (430)..    73 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word (166) . .    33 

Almighty  Father,  hear  our  cry 307 

A lmighty  God,  Whose  only  Son 499 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross? (471)..  508 

Ancient  of  days,  Who  sittest,  throned  in  glory 311 

And  now,  O  Father,  mindful  of  the  love 228 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory (24) . .    60 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away (101)..  116 

Angel- voices,  ever  singing 304 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat (399) . .  652 

Arise,  O  Lord,  and  shine 259 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  (287) . .  265 

Art  thou  wearjr,  art  thou  languid (514) . .  342 

As  pants  the  wearied  hart  for  cooling  springs  ..(155).-  661 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains (450) . .  677 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old (45) . .    65 

A  shamed  of  Thee,  O  dearest  Lord 598 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  blessed  sleep ! (260) . .  244 

At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set 14 

At  the  cross  her  station  keeping 103 

At  the  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing (100) . .  118 

At  the  Name  of  Jesus 518 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song (463)..  369 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun (332)..      2 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve (476) . .  503 

Awhile  inspirit,  Lord,  to  Thee 80 

554 


INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne (409)..  473 

Before  the  ending  of  the  day (359)..    21 

Behold  a  humble  train (180)..  153 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! (80)..    96 

Behold,  the  Master  passeth  by ! 169 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 400 

Blessing,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise 241 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 410 

Blest  he  the  tie  that  binds (315)..  672 

Blest  day  of  God  !  most  calm,  most  bright (149)..    31 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow! 330 

Bow  down  Thine  ear,  almighty  Lord 286 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  we  feed (209) . .  224 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken (207)..  225 

Breast  the  wave,  Christian (472) . .  656 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion (491)..  406 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning — (37)..    66 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 515 

By  Christ  redeemed,  in  Christ  restored 236 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill (224)..  565 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation 415 

Call  them  in  !  the  poor,  the  wretched 619 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night (26)..    55 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King (449)..  452 

Christ,  above  all  glory  seated  ! 371 

Christ,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored 188 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing 580 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  foundation (282)..  483 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone (279) . .  294 

Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen! 113 

Christ  our  King  to  heaven  ascendeth 127 

Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the  living 361 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  again (106) . .  114 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day (98)..  Ill 

Christ,  Whose  glory  Alls  the  skies (331) . .  312 

Christian!  dost  thou  see  them (68)..    81 

Christians,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn (21)..    56 

Come,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise 554 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove (131) . .  379 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful (25)..    50 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator  blest 380 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire (137)..  289 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come! (135)..  376 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove (128)..  377 

Come,  Jesus,  from  the  sapphire  throne 297 

Come,  let  us  all  with  one  accord 26 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs (208)..  447 

Come,  let.  us  sing  the  song  of  songs! 448 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking (330) . .      3 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare (401) . .  651 

Come,  praise  your  Lord  and  Saviour 533 

Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures (272)..  497 

Come,  Thou  almighty  King (428)..  388 

Come,  Thou  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 378 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus 48 

Come  to  our  poor  nature's  night 135 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 437 

Come,  ye  disconsolate 637 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 110 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come (306) . .  193 

Conquering  kings  their  titles  take 322 

Creator  Spirit,  by  Whose  aid (129) . .  381 


INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HTSDi 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns (116)..  374 

Day  of  wrath  !  oh  day  of  mourning ' (483) . .    36 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 621 

Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side 564 

Draw,  Holy  Ghost,  Thy  sevenfold  veil (240)..  214 

Draw  nigh  and  take  the  Body  of  the  Lord 220 

Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations (310)..  201 

Earth  has  many  a  nohle  city 63 

.Eternal  Father!  strong  to  save (267)..  306 

Eternal  God  !  we  look  to  Thee 435 

Every  morning  mercies  new 4 

Fair  waved  the  golden  corn 569 

Far  from  my  heavenly  home (520)..  333 

Father,  hear  Thy  children's  call 529 

Father  of  all,  from  land  and  sea 495 

Father  of  all,  Whose  love  profound (142)..  139 

Father  of  heaven,  Who  hast  created  all 206 

Father  of  mercies,  how  Thine  ear (271)..  2S7 

Father  of  mercies !  in  Thy  Word (360) . .  283 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss (440)..  670 

Fierce  was  the  storm  of  wind 71 

Fight  the  good  fight,  with  all  thv  might 505 

Fling  out  the  banner  !  let  it  float 253 

For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors  rest (187)--  176 

For  all  Thy  saints,  a  noble  throng 165 

For  all  Thy  saints.  O  Lord 181 

For  thee,  6  dear,  dear  country (492)..  407 

For  Thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise (407)..  480 

For  Thv  mercy  and  Thv  grace 204 

Forever  with  the  Lord! (489)..  675 

Forth  in  Thy  Name.  O  Lord,  I  go 1&8) . .  639 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights (49)..    79 

Forward!  be  our  watchword 523 

Fountain  of  good,  to  own  Thv  love (29G)..  269 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies (289)..  468 

From  all  Thv  saints  in  warfare,  for  all  Thv  saints 

at  rest (175)..  174 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows (403)..  481 

From  glory  unto  glory  ! 205 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains (2S3)..  254 

From  the  eastern  mountains 62 

Glorious  thin £rs  of  thee  are  spoken (190)..  490 

Glorv  be  to  God  the  Father! 617 

Glory  be  to  Jesus (74) . .  362 

Glory  to  the  blessed  Jesus 537 

Glorv  to  the  Father  give (220) . .  547 

Glorv  to  Thee,  O  Lord. Who  by  Thv  mighty  power 70 

Glory  to  Thee.  O  Lord (179)..  147 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier     510 

Go,  labor  on !  spend  and  he  spent ! 584 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane (86)..    93 

God  Almighty,  in  Thy  temple 548 

God  in  heaven,  hear  our  singing! 578 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way (502) . .  427 

God,  mv  Father,  hear  me  pray 384 

God,  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing (423)..  465 

God  of  love,  our  Father,  Saviour 298 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace .• 332 

God  of  mercy,  throned  on  high 551 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES.  557 


HYMX 

God  of  our  fathers,  bless  this  our  land 195 

God  of  our  fathers,  Whose  almighty  hand 194 

God  of  the  prophets !  Bless  the  prophets'  sons 280 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven (344)..    19 

God  the  all-merciful!  earth  hath  forsaken 198 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 528 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 545 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd 555 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost (527)..    7fi 

Grant  us,  O  our  heavenly  Father 574 

Great  Creator,  Lord  of  all 546 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song (343)..  644 

Great  God.  what  do  I  see  and  hear! (484).-     37 

Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 571 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah (505)..  414 

Hail!  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest 25 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 128 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus! (76)..  365 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed  (34)..  323 

Hail  to  the  Lord  Who  conies 154 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding 41 

Hark !  hark,  my  soul !  Angelic  songs  are  swell- 
ing   (485)..  398 

Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord (521) . .  599 

Hark  !  ten  thousand  voices  sounding 125 

Hark!  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes (15)..    47 

Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing (17) . .    51 

Hark!  the  loud  celestial  hymn 140 

Hark!  the  sound  of  holy  A'oices (189)..  179 

Hark!  the  voice  eternal 35 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices (20)..    61 

Hasten  the  time  appointed (291)..  255 

Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me (60) . .  351 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen (107)..  117 

He  leadeth  me !  O  blessed  thought ! 616 

Heal  me,  O  my  Saviour,  heal 356 

Hear  our  prayer,  O  heavenly  Father 647 

Hear  us,  Thou  that  broodedst 133 

Heavenby  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 556 

Heavenly  Shepherd.  Thee  "we  pray 290 

Heirs  of  unending  life (479) . .  502 

Here,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face 219 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 9 

Holv  Father,  great  Creator (145)..  386 

Holy,  Holv,  Holy,  Lord _ (140)..  385 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  Almighty ...  (138) . .  383 

Holy  offerings,  rich  and  rare 478 

Holy  Spirit,  heavenlv  Love 524 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  glory 215 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  love 213 

Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hvmn 559 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord! (4)..  316 

Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children  dear 560 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet (44) . .  498 

How  firm  a  foundation (398) . .  636 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds (395)..  433 

How  wondrous  and  great (35) . .  467 

Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn 568 

I  am  not  worthv,  holv  Lord 234 

I  could  not  do  without  Thee 603 


558  INDEX  OF   FIRS!   LINES. 


HYMN 

I  do  not  ask,  O  Lord,  that  life  may  be 633 

I  heard  a  sound  of  voices ." 404 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say (525)..  673 

I  hunger  and  I  thirst 343 

I  laymv  sins  on  Jesus 605 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord (191)..  485 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here 623 

I  need  Thee  every  hour 602 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 601 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old (226)..  562 

In  exile  here  we  wander 74 

In  His  own  raiment  clad 106 

In  His  temple  now  behold  Him 151 

In  loud  exalted  strains (152)..  482 

In  mercy,  not  in  wrath (50) . .  352 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory «. 359 

In  the  hour  of  trial "..(443)..  340 

In  the  Name  which  earth  and  heaven 292 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father (227) . .  577 

In  token  that  thou  shalt  not  fear (214) . .  209 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer (339)..  643 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear (22) . .    59 

It  is  not  death  to  die (97)..  419 

Jerusalem,  my  happv  home (496) . .  402 

Jerusalem,  the  golden! (493)..  408 

Jesns,  and  shall  it  ever  be (218)..  597 

Jesus  calls  us;  o'er  the  tumult 143 

Jesus  came,  the  heavens  adoring 318 

Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by 592 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day (99) . .  112 

Jesu,  from  Thy  throne  on  high 526 

Jesus,  gentlest  Saviour 576 

Jesus,  high  in  glory 550 

Jesus,  I  live  to  Thee 666 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken .^236) . .  358 

Jesu,  in  Thy  dying  woes 530 

Jesus,  King  of  glory 531 

Jesus  lives!  thy  terrors  now (104)..  122 

Jesu,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 350 

Jesu,  lover  of  my  soul (393)..  335 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle (225)..  567 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild 611 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all 600 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me (394) . .  341 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope (434) . .  650 

Jesus!  Name  of  wondrous  love  ! (33)..  149 

Jesus,  our  risen  King 367 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun (284) . .  261 

Jesu,  still  lead  on 420 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me (352) . .  534 

Jesu,  the  very  thought  of  Thee (455)..  434 

Jesu,  Thou  joy  of  loving  hearts! 430 

Jesus,  Thv  boundless  love  to  me 625 

Jesu,  to  Thy  table  led 222 

Jesu!  where'er  Thy  people  meet 296 

Jesu,  with  Thy  Church  abide 525 

Joy  fills  our  in  most  heart  to-day 539 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come (40) . .  324 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea (392)..  606 

King  of  glory  !  Saviour  dear 549 

King  of  saints,  to  Whom  the  number 168 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  559 


HYMN 

Laboring  and  heavy  laden 436 

Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain 543 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee 566 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 281 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom.. (512)..  423 

Lead  us,  heavenly  Father,  lead  us (506)..  421 

Lead  us,  O  Father,  in  the  paths  of  peace 422 

Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest (162)..  662 

Let  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed 245 

Let  saints  on  earth  in  concert  sing 391 

Lift  the  strain  of  high  thanksgiving 299 

Lift  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now ! 119 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates 454 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling (39)..  325 

Light's  abode,  celestial  Salem 399 

Like  Noah's  weary  dove (195)..  486 

Lo!  He  comes  with  clouds  descending (1)..    39 

Lo!  the  voice  of  Jesus 606 

Lo!  what  a  cloud  of  witnesses (183)..  393 

Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day 251 

Look,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious (115)..  130 

Lord,  a  Saviour's  love  displaying 258 

Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee (251) . .  346 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing (165)..    34 

Lord,  forever  at  Thy  side (466)..  649 

Lord  God,  we  worship  Thee (308)..  200 

Lord,  her  watch  Thy  Church  is  keeping 260 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 589 

Lord,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day (63)..    88 

Lord,  in  Thy  Name  Thy  servants  plead (172)..  189 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 665 

Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be 166 

Lord  Jesus,  by  Thy  passion 635 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 614 

Lord  Jesus  !  when  we  stand  afar 95 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went (300) . .  270 

Lord  of  all  being  ;  throned  afar 313 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might 328 

Lord  of  life,  of  love,  of  light 301 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might 527 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation 496 

Lord  of  the  Church,  we  humbly  pray 182 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear (170)..  185 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  it  is  right  and  meet 262 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  Thee  we  hail ! 190 

Lord  of  the  hearts  of  men 75 

Lord  of  the  living  harvest 285 

Lord,  pour  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high (270) . .  183 

Lord,  speak  to  me,  that  I  may  speak 586 

Lord,  Thy  children  guide  and  keep 572 

Lord,  Thy  Word  abideth 282 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne (69)..  354 

Lord,  Who  at  Cana's  wedding  feast 237 

Lord,  Who  throughout  these  forty  davs 78 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee (454)..  443 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling (456) . .  432 

Love  of  Jesus,  all  divine 607 

Loving  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep 552 

Magnify  Jehovah's  Name (408)..  475 

More  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ 654 

Morn's  roseate  hues  have  decked  the  skv 120 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee (237)..  345 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HYMN 

My  Father,  lor  another  night 640 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day (234 ) . .  429 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread (205 ) . .  231 

My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art (4t;0)..  441 

My  God,  I  love  Thee:  not  because (458)..  653 

My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  made 624 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray (250 ) . .  007 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be (57).-  353 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 622 

Mv  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt! 634 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ! (470) . .  504 

My  soul  with  patience  waits (55)..  334 

Mv  spirit,  on  Th v  care  664 

My  times  are  in  Thy  hand 626 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee (507) . .  344 

New  every  morning  is  the  love (329)..      1 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock (437).-  655 

Not  by  Thy  mighty  hand 72 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord (184)..  392 

Now  a  new  year  opens 541 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts (347) . .    20 

Now,  mv  soul,  thy  voice  upraising 99 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God (303)..  406 

Now,  the  blessed  Dayspring 157 

Kow  the  day  is  over 535 

Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er 242 

Oh,  bless  tlie  Lord,  my  soul! (413)..  474 

O  Bread  of  Life  from  heaven 223 

O  Brightness  of  the  immortal  Father's  face 6 

O  brothers,  lift  your  voices 579 

O  come,  all  ye  faithful (19)..    49 

Oh  come  ami  mourn  with  me  awhile (89).-  105 

O  come, loud  anthems  let  us  sing (301)..  472 

O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel (13)..    45 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness (100)..    24 

O  Father,  bless  the  children 20S 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God (435) . .  600 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God (407) . .  439 

Oh,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 440 

O  God,  in  Whose  all-searching  eve - 211 

O  God  of  Bethel,  bv  Whose  hand' : 417 

O  God  of  God!  O  Light  of  Light! 455 

O  God  of  life,  Whose  power  benign 13s 

O  God  of  love,  O  King  of  peace. .". (312)..  199 

O  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might -71 

O  God  of  mercv  !  hearken  now 275 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past ...(29)..  41s 

O  God,  unseen  vet  ever  near 221 

O  gracious  God,  in  Whom  I  live (06)..  338 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims 511 

O  happy  day,  that  stays  my  choice (235) . .  218 

O  heavenly  Jerusalem 401 

Oh,  help  us,  Lord    each  hour  of  need 337 

O  Holv  Ghost,  Thou  God  of  peace 494 

O  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord (139)..  137 

O  Holy  Jesu,  Prince  of  Peace 232 

O  Holy  Saviour,  friend  unseen 610 

For  facility  of  reference,  hymns  beginning  with  the  word  Oh,  are 
printed  in  this  index  as  if  they  began  with  O. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES.  561 


HYMN 

O  Jesu,  crucified  for  man 5 

O  Jesus,  I  have  promised 615 

O  Jesu  !  Lord  most  merciful 360 

O  Jesu,  Saviour  of  the  lost (388)..    85 

O  Jesu,  Thou  art-standing (10)..  357 

O  Jesu,  we  adore  Thee 364 

O  Kintr  of  saints,  we  give  Thee  praise  and  glorv 177 

O  Lanib  of  God,  .still  keep  me _* 363 

O  Light,  Whose  beams  illumine  all 4-_'4 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem ! 58 

O  Lord,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 305 

O  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  sea 477 

O  Lord  of  Hosts!  Almighty  King! 197 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  Whose  glory  tills (276)..  291 

O  Lord,  our  strength  in  weakness 278 

O  Lord,  the  Holy  Innocents (178) . -  575 

O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 627 

O  love  that  casts  out  fear 431 

O  mighty  God,  Creator,  King 310 

O  mother  dear,  Jerusalem! (495)..  403 

O  One  with  God  the  Father 68 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise (509)..  394 

O  perfect  Love,  all  human  thought  transcending 238 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord (406)..  471 

O  quickly  come,  dread  Judge  of  all 42 

O  sailed  Head  surrounded (87)..  102 

O  saving  Victim,  opening  wide 227 

O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour 444 

O  Saviour,  Who  for  man  hast  trod 131 

O  Sion,  haste,  thy  mission  high  fulfilling 249 

O  Son  of  God,  our  Captain  of  salvation 161 

O  Son  of  Man,  Thyself  once  crossed 145 

O  Spiritof  the  living  God (126)..  288 

Oh,  that  the  Lord's  salvation 266 

O,  the  bitter  shame  and  Borrow 612 

O  Thou,  before  the  world  began 229 

O  Thou,  before  Whose  presence 585 

O  Thou,  from  Whom  all  goodness  flows (65) . .  663 

O  Thou,  in  Whom  alone  is  found 293 

O  Thou,  in  Whom  Thy  saints  repose 302 

O  Thoutliat  hear'st  when  sinners  cry (386)..    86 

O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinners'  friend 84 

O  Thou  through  suffering  perfect  made 272 

O  Thou  to  Whose  all-searching  sight (62) . .  339 

O  Thou,  Who  didst,  with  love  untold 144 

O  Thou,  Who  hast  at  Thy  command 428 

O  Thou,  Whogav'st  Thy  servant  grace 146 

O  Thou,  Who  madest  land  and  sea 276 

O  Thou,  Who  through  this  holy  week 92 

Oh.  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear (281)..  493 

O  very  God  of"  very  God 326 

Oh,  what,  if  we  are  Christ's 390 

Oh,  what  the  joy  and  the  glory  must  be 397 

Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found' (513)..  513 

Oh,  who  like  Thee,  so  calm,  so  bright 314 

Oh,  with  due  reverence  let  us  all (280)..  479 

O  wondrous  type  !  O  vision  fair 167 

O  Word  of  God  incarnate (362)..  284 

Oh,  worship  the  King (519)..  459 

O'er  the  distant  mountains  breaking 46 

Of  the  Father's  love  begotten 52 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe (477)..  506 


562  INDEX   OF  FIRST  LINES. 


HYMN 

On  Jordan's  bank,  the  Baptist's  cry (12) . .    44 

On  the  resurrection  morning 243 

On  our  way  rejoicing 522 

-  Once  in  royal  David's  city (233) . .  540 

Once  more,  O  Lord,  Thy  sign  shall  be (8) . .    38 

One  sole  baptismal  sign  (197)..  492 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 676 

Only  one  prayer  to-day 594 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers (282)..  516 

Onward,  Christian  !  though  the  region 620 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed (132) . .  375 

Our  day  of  praise  is  done 23 

Our  fathers'  God!  to  Thee 196 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  (117)..  132 

Out  of  the  deep  I  call 349 

Peace,  perfect  peace,  in  this  dark  world  of  sin 674 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above (200) . .  489 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven (529) . .  458 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise (302)..  192 

Praise  to  the  heavenly  Wisdom 155 

Praise  to  the  Holiest  in  the  height 453 

Praise  we  the  Lord  this  day (181) . .  158 

Prince  of  Peace,  controlmy  will 613 

Raised  between  the  earth  and  heaven 303 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers  ! (5)..    43 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King ! 457 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart! 520 

Rejoice  ye  sons  of  men ! 152 

Resting  from  His  work  to-day (90) . .  107 

Revive  Thy  work,  O  Lord 61S 

Ride  on !  ride  on  in  majesty ! (73) . .    91 

Rise,  crowned  with  light (36)..  487 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings :(447)..  512 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me (391)..  336 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated (431)..  387 

Safe  upon  the  billowy  deep 309 

Safely,  safely  gathered  in 246 

Saints  of  God!  the  dawn  is  brightening 250 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise ( 169) . .    32 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 519 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 17 

Saviour,  for  the  little  one 247 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us (229) . .  573 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing (370) . .  442 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 257 

Saviour!  teach  me  day  by  day 563 

Saviour,  when  in  dusttoThee (53)..    89 

Saviour,  when  night  involves  theekies 641 

Saviour,  Who  didst  come  to  give 226 

Saviour,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding (213) . .  207 

Saviour,  Whom  T  fain  would  love 355 

Saw  you  never,  in  the  twilight 542 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph 126 

See  the  destined  day  arise ! (81) . .    97 

Shepherd  of  souls,  refresh  and  bless (210) . .  235 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 446 

Shepherd,  with  Thy  tenderest  love 411 

Shine  Thou  upon  us,  Lord 587 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing (23)..    53 

Sinful,  sighing  to  be  blest    347 


IXDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES.  563 


HYMN 

Sing  Alleluia  forth  in  duteous  praise (432)..  462 

Sing,  my  soul,  His  wondrous  love (373)..  438 

Sing,  my  tongue,  the  Saviour's  battle 98 

Sing,  oh  sing,  this  blessed  morn 57 

Sing,  with  all  the  sons  of  glory 124 

Sing,  ye  faithful !  sing  with  gladness !  517 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day (340)..    13 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise (216) . .  509 

Soldiers  of  t lie  cross,  arise  ! 581 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang (422). J  476 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise 67 

Souls  in  heathen  darkness  lying (292)..  256 

Sound  aloud  Jehovah's  praises 42 

Sovereign  ruler  of  the  skies (523) . .  669 

Speed  Thy  servants.  Saviour,  speed  them 264 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayers 382 

Spirit  of  merev,  truth,  and  love (133) . .  136 

Spirit  of  truth,  we  call 300 

Stand,  soldier  of  the  cross 210 

Stand  up.  stand  up,  for  Jesus 582 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright 170 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear    (336)..    11 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go (338).-    22 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing (84) . .  104 

Tarry  with  me,  0  my  Saviour! 642 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 396 

Tender  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled (263) . .  248 

The  ancient  law  departs 1 32)..  148 

The  angel  sped  on  wings  of  light 156 

The  Church's  one  foundation (202)..  491 

The  cross  is  on  our  brow 212 

The  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close (349)..      7 

The  day  is  past  and  gone (334) . .  645 

The  day  is  past  and  over (341)..    10 

The  day  of  resurrection! (105)..  115 

The  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads 129 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise (141) . .  460 

The  God  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 413 

The  grave  itself  a  garden  is 108 

The  Head,  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns.. (114)..  372 

The  heavenly  King  must  come 163 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is (464)..  412 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare (504) . .  659 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 252 

The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away 8 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn 409 

The  royal  banners  forward  go (79)..    94 

The  saints  of  God !  Their  conflict  past 175 

The  shadows  of  the  evening  hours (337)..    15 

The  son  of  Consolation  !    162 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war (176) . .  507 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high (508)..  464 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts (134)..  596 

The  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise (425)..  461 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done (103)..  121 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast (345)..    10 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden (248)..  240 

The  world  is  very  evil  (490) . .  405 

There  is  a  blessed  home  (317)..  679 

There  is  a  fountain  tilled  with  blood (383)..  593 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  awav (231)..  544 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight (488)..  678 


564  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


HYMN 

There  is  one  way,  and  only  one 160 

There's  a  friend  lor  little  children 553 

Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old 273 

Thine  forever  !  G od  of  love (238) . .  216 

This  is  the  day  of  light (159)..    28 

Those  eternal  ho  wers 395 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour! 317 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high (113) . .  373 

Thou  art  the  Christ,  O  Lord 164 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone (501) . .  425 

Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy  kingly 

crown 319 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honor,  power *. (203)..  456 

Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height (515)..  658 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  weariness  and  sorrow 630 

Thou  to  Whom  the  sick  and  dying 274 

Thou,  Who  at  Thy  first  Eucharist  didst  pray 230 

Thou,  Who  on  that  wondrous  journey 77 

Thou  Who  sentest  Thine  apostles 173 

Thou  Who  the  night  in  prayer  didst  spend 184 

Thou  Who  with  dving  lips 277 

Thou,  Whose  almighty  word (146) . .  327 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing 628 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three 389 

Through  Him,  Who  all  our  sickness  felt 5S8 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  lias  spared  us (342) . .  6-16 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 521 

Thy  kingdom  come,  O  God! (7)..  329 

Thy  life  was  given  for  me  ! 604 

Thy  Temple  is  not  made  with  hands 295 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord (254)..  632 

To  bless  Thy  chosen  race (285)..  500 

To  Him  Who  for  our  sins  was  slain (109)..  366 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  Name (372) . .  451 

To  Sion'shill  I  lift  my  eyes ....(316)..  648 

To  the  Name  of  our  salvation 321 

To  Thee,  O  Comforter  divine 134 

To  Thee,  O  Father,  throned  on  high 239 

To  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise 191 

To  Thee  our  God  we  fly 187 

To  Thy  temple  I  repair (163)..    30 

To-day  Thv  mercy  calls  us 590 

Triumphant  Lord,  Thy  work  is  done 370 

Triumphant  Sion,  lift 'thy  head (192) . .  488 

Turned  by  Thy  grace,  I  look  within 595 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying 40 

Wake,  harp  of  Sion,  wake  again 267 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night (43)..  331 

We  come,  Lord,  to  Thy  feet 536 

We  give  immortal  praise (143) . .  141 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own (299)..  268 

We  love  the  place,  O  God 484 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  ! 514 

We  praise  Thy  grace,  O  Saviour 159 

We  sing  the  glorious  conquest 150 

We  sins  the  praise  of  Him  Who  died (78)..  100 

We  walk  bv  faith,  and  not  by  sight 426 

We  would  see  Jesus;  for  the  shadows  lengthen 629 

Weary  of  earth,  and  laden  with  my  sin (67) . .    82 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God (70) . .     83 

Welcome,  happy  morning 109 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest ( 147) . .    27 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  565 


HYMN 

Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right (257)..  668 

What  thanks  and  praise  to  Thee  we  owe 172 

When  all  Thv  mercies,  O  my  God (426)..  657 

When  at  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend  ..  591 

When,  doomed  to  death,  the  apostle  lay 279 

When  from  the  East  the  wise  men  came 64 

When,  Plis  salvation  bringing (219)..  558 

When  in  the  Lord  Jehovah's  Name 557 

When  I  survey  the  wondrons  cross (83)..  101 

When  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne (230)..  561 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 445 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe (252)..  348 

When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies (314)..  638 

When  the  weary,  seeking  rest 609 

Where  the  angel-hosts  adore  Thee 171 

Where'er  have  trod  Thy  sacred  feet 315 

While  o'er  the  deep  Thy  servants  sail 308 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night.. (18)..    54 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power (441).-  671 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array (494)..  180 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing 178 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom (77)..  449 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh (71).-    87 

With  gladsome  hearts  we  come 532 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day '. 29 

With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth (277)..  469 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around 631 

Within  the  Father's  house 69 

Witness,  ye  men  and  angels;  now (239)..  217 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 583 

Ye  Christian  heralds,  tjo,  proclaim (290) . .  263 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord (171)..  186 


Snbeje  of  &utl)ors. 


l  John  Keble 1822 

2 Bp.THOS.KEN.1695  and  1709 

3 F.  R.  L.  CAN1TZ,  1700,  tr.  H.  J.  BUCKOLL 

4 g.  phill1moke 1363 

5  Unknown 

6  "  The  Candlelight  Hymn." 

Att.  to  SOPHRON1US,  tr.  E.  W.  EDDIS 1864 

7  Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH .  .1862 

8 GODFREY  THRING 1864 

9 R.  H.  Robinson 1869 

10 Unknown,  tr.  E.  C  as  wall 1858 

11  John  Keble 1820 

12 H.  F.  LYTE 1847 

13 Bp.  G.  W.  DOANE 1824 

14 H.  TWELLS 1868 

15 1 ADELAIDE  A.  PROCTER  1862 

16  ..ANATOLILS,  17th  Cent.,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1874 

17 J.  EDMESTON 1820 

18 Bp.  THOS.  KEN 1709 

19 Bp.  R.  HEBER,  1827,  and  Rl).  WHATELEY 1855 

20 J.  Mason 1683 

21  Ascribed  to  8.  Ambrose,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1852 

22 F.W.  FABER 

23 J.  ELLERTON 1867 

24 Bp.  C.Wordsworth..  1*62 

25 GODFREV  THRING 1858 

26 Ancient  Hymn,  tr.  Mrs.  H.  M.  Chester  .1872 

27 Isaac  Watts 1707-9 

28 j.  ellerton 1867 

29 Harriet  Aubek 1829 

30 Jas.  Montgomery  ...isi2 

31  John  Mason i«^3 

32 J.  ELLERTON 1866 

33 UNKNOWN 

34 Dr.  JOHN  FAWCETT....1786 

&5  John  Julian 1882 

36  Probably  Thomas,  of  Celano, 

13th  Cent.,  tr.  Wm.  J.  Irons 1849 

37  Mainly  Dr.   Collyer,  1812, 

and  Dr.  Cotterill 1820 

38 Bp.G.  W.  DOANE 1827 

39 J.  CENNICK,  1752,  CHAS.  WESLEY,  1758,  MADAN,  1760 

40 P.  Nicolai,  cento 1599 

41  Unknown.     Possibly  dates 

from  5th  Cent.,  tr.  E.  Caswall  and  am 

42 Lawrence  Tittiett.  .1854 

43 L.  LAURENTI,  1700,  tr.  Mrs.  FlNDLATER,ce?i«o.l854 

44 C.  COFFIN,  1736,  tr.  J.  CHANDLER 1837 

45  Compilation  about  12thCent. 

f romGreater Antiphons.fr.  J.  M.  Neale 1859 

46 J.  S.  B.  MONSELL 1862 

47 P.  DODDRIDGE 1735 


IXDEX   OF   AUTHORS. 


48  CHAS.  WESLEY 1744 

49  Unknown.    Probably  of  the 

17th  or  18th  Cent.,  tr.  F.  Oakeley 1852 

50  Unknown.     Probably  of  the 

17th  or  18th  Cent.,  tr.  E.  CASWALL 

51  Chas.  Wesley,  alt 1739 

52  A.  C.  Pkidkxtus,  5th  Cent., 

tr.  J.  M.  Neale  and  H.  W.  Baker 

53 W.  A.  MUHLENBERG... 1823 

54 N.TATE 1703 

55 E.  H.  SEARS 1834 

56 JOHN  BYKOM 1773 

57 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH..  1862 

58 Bp.  PHILLIPS  BROOKS  .1880 

59 E.  H.  Sears 1849 

60 Jas.  Montgomery 1819 

61  john  cawood 1819 

62 godfrey  th  ring 1879 

63  A.  C.  PRUDENTIUS.  5th  Cent.,  tr.  E.  CASWALL 1849 

64 JOHN  HENRY  HOPKINS.... 

65 WM.  C.  DIX 1860 

66 Bp.  R.  HEBER 1811 

67 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH.. 1862 

68 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

69 Bp.  J.  R.  WOODFORD..  1863 

70 H.  W.  BEADON 1863 

71 H.  W.  BEADON 1863 

72 Bp.  J.  R.  WOODFORD.. 1863 

73 Unknown,  11th  Cent.,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale,  aK  1^51 

74 W.  COOKE 1872 

75 C.  COFFIN,  1736,  tr.  Bp.  J.  R.  WOODFORD.. 1863 

76 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH.. 1862 

77  Henry  alford 1867 

78 Mrs.  C.  F.  Hernaman  1873 

79 G.  H.  SMYTTAN 1856 

80 JOS.  F.  THRUPP 1853 

81  ....  S.  ANDREW,  of  Crete,  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1862 

82 SAMUEL  JOHN  STONE.. 1866 

83 CHAS.  WESLEY 1749 

84 CHARLOTTE  ELLIOT  . .  .1835 

85 Bp.E.H.BlCKERSTETH  1852 

86 ISAAC  WATTS 1719 

87 CORNELIUS  ELVEN 1852 

88 ISAAC  WILLIAMS 1842 

89 Sir  ROBERT  GRANT.  ...1815 

90  S.  Theodulf,  of  Orleans,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1859 

91 Henry  Hart  Milman  1*27 

92 J.  M.  NEALE 1842 

93  Jas.  Montgomery  — 1825 

94  VenantiusFortunatls,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1851 

95 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1854 

96 Matthew  Bridges  . .  .1848 

97  ..  Venantius  fortunatus, 

paraphrased  by  Bp.  R.  Mast 1837 

98  Venantius  Fortunatus.  £f.  E.  Caswall,  alt 1849 

99  Claude  de  Santeuil.  Paris 

Breviary,  1680,  tr.  Sir  H.  W.  Baker 1,859 

100 Thos.  Kelly 1815 

101  Isaac  Watts ...1707 

102  Ascribed  to  S.  Bernard,  tr.  Sir  H.  W.  Baker 1861 

103  Unknown.    Probably   12th 

Cent.,  tr.  Bp.  M ant  and  E.  Caswall,  alt 

104  W.  Shirley,  alt 1770 


INDEX  OF   AUTHORS. 


105 F.  W.  FABER 1849 

106 Rev.  E.  MONROE 

107 F.  Whytehead,  cento.  1842 

108 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH..  1862 

109  VENAXTIUS  FORTUNATUS,  tr.  J.  ELLERTON 1868 

110  GreekHj-ninoi8thCent.,fr\  J.  M.  Xeale 1859 

111 CHAS.  WESLEY 1739 

112  Unknown.    Latin    Hymn, 

l4tli  Cent.,  Tate  and  Brady 1816 

113 A.  T.  GURNEY,  alt 1862 

114  .  MICHAEL  WEISSE,  1531,  tr.  Miss  WlNKWORTH 1858 

115  Greek  Hvran,  8th  Cent.,  tr.  J.  M.  Nealk 1862 

116 T.  SCOTT,  1769,  andT.  GIBBONS 1775 

117 Ml'S.  C.  F.  ALEXANDER  1846 

118 Amhrosian  H vinn,  tr.  R.  Campbell 1849 

119 Unknown 

120  .  Cluniac  Breviary,  1686,  tr.  W.  COOKE 1872 

121 Unknown,  tr.  Francis  Pott 1859 

122 C.  F.  GELLERT,  1757,  tr.  Miss  Cox,  alt 1841 

123 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH.. 1872 

124 Wm.  J.  Irons 1875 

125 T.  Kelly,  am 1806 

126 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH..  1862 

127 Unknown 

128 Chas.  Wesley 1739 

129 Mrs.C.F.  ALEXANDER  1858 

130 THOS.  KELLY 1809 

131     C.  COFFIN,  1736,  tr.  J.  CHANDLER 1837 

132 1 CHAS.  WESLEY 1741 

133 Godfrey  Thring 1873 

134 francesr.havergal1872 

135 george  rawson 1876 

136 Unknown 

137 J.  W.  EASTBURN 1815 

138 A.  T.  RUSSELL 1848 

139 Rev.  Edw.  Cooper 1805 

140 C.  A.Walworth 

141 Isaac  Watts 1709 

142 Rev.  H.  A.  MARTIN  ...1870 

143 Mrs.C.F.  ALEXANDER  1852 

144 Mrs.  EMMA  TOKE 1852 

145 JOS.  F.  THRUPP 1853 

146 Bp.  R.  HEBER 1827 

147 Mrs.  EMMA  TOKE 1851 

148  ...Abbe  BERNAULT,  1736,  tr.  Compilers  H.  A.  &  M 

149 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1&54 

150 J.  ELLERTON 1871 

151 HENRY  JOHN  PYE 1851 

152 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

153 Rev.  ED.  HARLAND....1863 

154 J.ELLERTON 1881 

155 J.  ELLERTON 1888 

156 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

157 Mrs.  M.  A.  THOMPSON. 1890 

158 Unknown 

159 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

160 Mrs.C.  F.ALEXANDER  1875 

161   J.ELLERTON 1871 

162  ...' Mrs.  Maud  Coote 1871 

163 H.  A.  Martin  ..-. 1871 

164 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

165 Mrs.C.  F.Alexander  1875 

166  A.  P.  STANLEY 1870 


INDEX   OF   AUTHORS. 


167  Unknown,  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1854 

168  J.  ELLEUTOX 1871 

169  Bp.W.  W.  HOW,  cento.  1871 

170  B.    JOSEPH,     the     IJynino- 

graplier,  tr.  J.  31.  Neale 1862 

171  JEAX     BAPTI6TK      1'K     SAN- 

naiL,  1680,  tr.  Isaac  Williams 1839 

172 Bp.  \V.  D.  MACLAGAN..1875 

173 J.  ELLEUTOX 1874 

174 EAKL  XELSOX 1864 

175 Bp.  W.  D.  MACLAGAN..1870 

176 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1864 

177  Mrs.  M.  A.  THOMPSON  1889 

178  HELXRICH  T.  SCHENCK,  1719, 

tr.  Miss  F.  E.  COX 1841 

179 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH..  1862 

180 JAS.  MONTGOMERY 1819 

181  Bp.  R.  MAXT 1837 

182  E.  OSLER 1836 

183  j  as.  moxtgomery 1833 

184 Unknown 

185  CHAS.  Wesley 1742 

186 P.  DODDRIDGE 1740 

1-7  Bp.  W.W.  HOW 1871 

188 H.  HARBAUGH,  alt 1860 

189 JOHX  KEBLE 1856 

190 J.  H.  Gurnet 1851 

191 WM.  C.  DIX 1864 

192 Mrs.  B aubal'LD,  cento .1772 

193 HENKY  ALFORD.1844&  1865 

194 Rev.DANL.C.  ROBERT61876 

195 JOHX  HEXUYHOPKIXS 

196  Rev.  J.  S.DWIGHT,  1844, alt. 

from  Rev.  C.  T.  Brooks, 

1835,  vs.  1.  S.  F.  Smith 

197  O.  W.  HOLMES 1861 

198  Russian  Hymn,  tr.  H.  F.  CHORLEY 1842 

199 H.  W.  Baker 1861 

200 J.  FRAXCK,  1653,  tr.  Miss  Wixkworth 1863 

201  UNKNOWN  1804 

202  Jas.  Hamilton 1882 

203  H.  BOXAR 1842 

204  H.  DOWXTOX 1841 

205 FRANCE8R.HAVERGAL  L873 

206 ALBERT  K.nait,  1841,  tr.  Miss  WlNKWORTH 1858 

207 w.  a.  Muhlenberg... 1826 

208 J.  ELLEUTOX 1888 

209 H.ALFORD 1832 

210 BD.E.H.BICKERSTETH1870 

211  B]».  C.  Wordsworth. .1862 

212 WM.  C.  DIX 1869 

213 Bp.  W.  D.  MACLAGAX  1873 

214 Unknown 

215 r.  h.  baynes 1864 

216 Mrs.  M.  F.  MAUDE  ....1S47 

217 BENJ.  BEDDOME  -. 1817 

218 P.  DODDRIDGE,  alt 1755 

219 H.  BONAH 1855 

220 Unknown,  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1851 

221  E.  OSLER 1836 

222  R.  H.  BAYNES 1864 

223  ..  Unknown,  17th  Cent.,  tr.  P.  SCHAFF 1869 

224  J.  COXDOR,  alt 1824 


570  INDEX   OF   AUTHORS. 


225 Bp.  R.  HEBEH 1827 

226 Rev.  F.  W.  BARTLETT  1890 

227  .  Thomas  Aquinas,  1263,  tr.  E.  Caswall 1849 

228 W.  BRIGHT.    1875 

229 Chas.  Wesley 1745 

230 \v.  h.  turton 1881 

231  P.  Doddridge 1755 

232 R.BROWN-BORTHWICK1870 

233 JAS.  MONTGOMERY 1825 

234 Sir  H.  W.  Baker 1875 

235 Jas.  Montgomery 1825 

236 george  rawson 1857 

237 adelaide  thrupp 1853 

238 dorothy  f.  blomfield  1883 

239 Bp.  W.C.  DOANE 1881 

240 john  kerle 1857 

241  Ohas.  Wesley 1742 

242 j.  ellerton 1871 

243 s.  Baring-Gould 1867 

244 Margaret  Mackay  ..1832 

245 Unknown,  1754,  tr.  R.  F.  LlTTLEDALE 1865 

246 Mrs.  H.  O.  DE  L.  DOBREE  1881 

247 Mrs.  M.  A.  THOMPSON  1890 

248  ...J.  N.  MEINHOLD,  1835,  tr.  Miss  WiNKWORTH 1858 

249 Mrs.  M.  A.  THOMPSON  1891 

250 Mrs.  MARY  MAXWELL 

251 W.C.BRYANT 1840 

252 s.  F.  SMITH 1832 

253 Bp.  G.  W.  DOANE 1848 

254 Bp.R.  HEBER 1819 

2.55 Ascribed  to  Jane  BORTHWICK 1858 

256 Mrs.C.  F.ALEXANDER  1852 

257 Bp.  A.  C.  COXE ...1851 

258 Ernest  Hawkins 1851 

259 W.  HURN 1815 

260 H.  DOWNTON 1867 

261  Isaac  Watts 1719 

262 Samuel  John  Stone.  .1871 

263 B.  H.  Draper 1805 

264 THOS.  KELLY...  1S20  or  1826 

265 • WM.  SHRUBSOLE 1795 

266 H.  F.  LYTE 1834 

2fc"7  JAS.  EDMESTON 1847 

268  Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1858 

269  p.    Doddridge,    1755,    re- 

written by  E.  Osler 1836 

270 • WM.  CROSWELL 1831 

271 .  GODFREY  THR1NG 1880 

272 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

273 E.  H.  PLUMPTRE 1864 

274 GODFREY  THRING 1870 

275  Unknown 

276  Godfrey  Thring 1881 

277  *:.  WlGLESWORTH  .    ...1871 

278 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH 

279 W.C.  Bryant 1878 

280 Denis  wortm an 

281  Bernard  Barton 1826 

282 Sir  H.  W.  Baker 1861 

283 ANNE  STEELE 1760 

284  Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1867 

285 J.  S.  B.  MONSELL 1866 

286 THOS.  EDW.  POWELL.  .1864 


INDEX   OF   AUTHORS. 


287 bex  j.  beddome 1787 

288 Jas.  Montgomery  ....1825 

289 Bp.  John  Cosix 1627 

290  C.     G.     Woodhouse,     re- 

written by  Godfrey  Thrixg 1881 

291  J.  M.  JS'EALE 1844 

292 J.  ELLERTOX 1871 

293 Dr.  HENRY  WARE 1868 

294 6th  or  7th  Cent.,  tr.  J.  Chandler 1837 

295 UNKNOWN 

296 WM.  COWPER 1769 

297 Ray  Palmer 1876 

298 h.  w.  robilliard 1888 

299 j.  e  lle rton 1869 

300 Bev.  WM.  A.  WHITE  ..1890 

301. B.  H.  HALL 1881 

302 J.  ELLERTON 1870 

303 Wharton  B.  Smith.  .  .1882 

304 Francis  Pott 1861 

305 Edw.  A.  Dayman 1865 

306 Wm.  Whiting i860 

307  Bp.E. H. BICKERSTETH 1869 

308 Bp.GEO.  BURGESS 1845 

309 Henry  Coppee 1887 

310 Godfrey  thring 1878 

311  Bp.  W.  C.  DOAXE 1886 

312 Chas.  Wesley 1740 

313 O.  W.  HOLMES 1848 

314 Bp.  A.  C.COXE 1872 

315 AXOX 

316 Bp.R.HEBER 1827 

317  FRAXCESR.HAYERGAL1873 

318 Godfrey  Thring 1864 

319 I EMILY  E.  S.  ELLIOTT.. 1864 

320  1st    vs.    ancient   requiem. 

Others.  MARTIN  LUTHER 1524 

321  Ancient.    Anon.   tr.  J.   M. 

NEALE,  1851.  Much  alt 1861 

322  ...Paris  Breviary,  1736,  tr.  J.  Chandler,  alt.,  cento 

323 jas.  Montgomery 1821 

324 Isaac  Watts 1719 

325 Chas.  Wesley 1746 

326 J.  M.  KEALE 1846 

327 John  Marriott 1813 

328 Hugh  Stoweli 1853 

329 Lewis  Hexsley 1867 

330 CHAS.  WESLEY 1750 

331  Sir  JOHX  BOWRIXG 1824 

332 H.  F.LYTE 1834 

333 * H.  F.LYTE 1834 

334 Tate  and  Bmady 1698 

335 Chas.  Wesley 1740 

336 A.  M.  TOPLADY,  alt.  C'OTTERILL 1819 

337 Henry  hart  Milman  1837 

338 Anne  Steele 1780 

339  X.  L.  VON  ZlNZENDORF,  1721 . 

tr.  John  Wesley 1738 

340  J.   MONTGOMERY,   1834,    alt. 

Mrs.  Hutton  and  Godfrey  Thrixg 

3-^1 Charlotte  Elliott  ..1869 

342 J.  M.  NEALE 1862 

343 J.  S.  B.  MOXSELL 1873 

344 Mrs.  Sarah  Adams  ...1841 


IXDEX  OF   AUTHORS. 


345  Ray  Palmer 1830 

346 JOHN  H.  Glkney 1838 

347 j.  s.  b.  monsell 1857 

348 Henry  HartMilman  1827 

349 H.  VV.  BAKER 1868 

350  J.  J.  Cummins 1839 

351  Tate  and  Brady I69fi 

352 John  Newton 1779 

353  Isaac  Watts 1707-9 

354 JOSEPH  D.  CAELYLE  ...1802 

355 A.  M.  TOPLADY,  cento  .1774 

356 GODFREY  Turing 1866 

357 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1867 

358 H.  F.  LYTE 1x24 

359 Sir  John  Bowring 1825 

360 J.  Hamilton,  of  Doulting-1867 

361  ...E.  C.  HOMBURG,  1659,  tr.  Miss  WlNKWORTH 1863 

362 Unknown,  tr.  E.  Caswall 1857 

363 J  AS.  GEO.  DECK 1842 

364 ARTHUR  T.  BUSSELL.  ..1851 

365  J.    BAKEWELL,    1757.      En- 
larged by  M.  Mad  an,  alt.  A.  M.  Toplady 1776 

366 Arthur  T.  Russell... 1851 

367  J  AS.  ALLEN,  1761.  Rewritten 

by  COOK  and  Denton  . . .  .1853 

363 WM.  C.  DIN 1866 

369  Wm.  Hammond,  cento  A1V?> 

370 WM.  J.  IRONS 1861 

371  Unknown,  tr.  Bp.  J.  R.  \\  OODKORD..1852 

372 THOS.  KELLY 1829 

373    Mrs.  Emma  Toke 1852 

374  Matthew  Bridges  ...184B 

375  Harriet  Auber 1829 

376 Jos.  Hart,  1759,  alt.  by  A.  M.  toplady 1776 

377 Isaac  Watts 1707 

378 Unknown,  tr.  E.  Caswall,  alt.  and  abr. 

379 S.  Brown,  1720,  alt.  by  ASH  and  Evans 1769 

380  ..  Unknown,  10th  Cent.,  tr.  E.  Caswall  and  others, 

cento. 

381  S.DRYDEN,aZ£.a»r7flb;\  1693 

382  Dr.  ANDREW  REED. ...1829 

383 Bp.  R.  HEBER 1327 

384 Jas.  Holme 1861 

385 Bp.  C.  WORDSWORTH..  1862 

386 Bp.  A.  V.  GRISWOLD...1835 

387 Bp.  R  MAST,  cento....  1837 

388 Unknown 

389 G.  RORISON 1849 

390 Sir.H.  W.  BAKER 1852 

391  CHAS.  WESLEY,  1759,  arr.  by  MURRAY 1852 

392 Isaac  Watts 1709 

393  UNKNOWN,     1745,    alt., 

and  abr. 

394 F.  W.  FABER 1862 

395  ...S.  John  of  Damascus,  tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1862 

396 Henry  Alfohd 1867 

397 P.  ABELARI),  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1854 

398 F.  W.  FABER 1854 

399  ..  Unknown,  loth  Cent.,  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1858 

400  Unknown,  6th  or  7tb  Cent.. 

tr.  J.  M.  Neale 1851 

401  Unknown,  tr.  Isaac  Williams 1839 

402 Unknown.    Version  by  Jas.  Montgomery 1802 


INDEX   OF  AUTHORS.  573 


•103 Unknown.    Version  by  D.  DICKSON 1583 

404     UNKKOWN 

405  S.  BERNARD  Of  Clunv,  1145, 

tr.  J.  M.  Neale,  cento 1858 

406  S.  BEKNAKD  of  Cluny,  1145, 

tr.  J.  M.  Neale,  cento 1858 

407  S.  Bekxakd  of  Cluny,  1145, 

tr.  J.  M.  Neale,  cento 1858 

408  S.  BEKNAKD  Of  Clunv,  1145, 

tr.  J.  M.  NEALE,  cento  ....1S58 

409 Mrs.  C.  F.  A  LEXANDEK  1852 

410 JOHN  KEBLE,  cento 1819 

411 ANON 

412 Sir  H.  W.  Baker 1868 

413 GEO.  RAWSON 1876 

414 W.  WILLIAMS,  1745,  tr.  Kev.  P.  WILLIAMS 1772 

415 JAS.  MONTGOMERY 1822 

416  ..  Martin  Luther,  1529,  tr.  H.J.  Buckoll 1850 

417  P.  DODDRIDGE,  alt 1736 

418 Isaac  Watts,  alt 1719 

419  HENRI  a.  C.  Malax,  1841,  tr.  G.  W.  BETHUNE 1847 

420  N.  L.VON  Z1XZEXDOKF,  1787, 

tr.  Jaxe  Boethwick 1846 

421  J.  EDMESTOX 1821 

422   WM.  HENRY  BURLEIGH  ... 

423 J.  H.  Newman 1833 

424 E.  H.  PLUMKTRE 1864 

425 Bp.  G.  W.  DOANE 1824 

426 HENRY  ALFOKD 1844 

427 W.  COWI'ER 1774 

428 Mrs.  M.  J.  COTTERILL.1815 

429 Matthew  Bridges  ...1848 

430 S.  BEKNAKD,  tr.  RAY  PALMER 1858 

431  H.  BONAR 1864 

432 Chas.  Wesley 1747 

433 J.  NEWTON 1779 

434 S.  BEKNAKD,  tr.  E.  Caswall 1849 

435 E.  MERRICK 1763 

436 J.  S.  B.  MONSELL 1863 

437 WM.  C.  DIX  ...   1867 

438 "UNKNOWN  

439 Chas.  Wesley 1742 

440 Chas.  Wesley 1739 

441 F.  W.  FABER 1848 

442 P.  ROBINSON,  alt 1758 

443 Francis  Scott  Key.  ..1823 

444 fraxcesr.hayergal  1870 

445  Unknown,  German,  1828,  tr.  E.  Caswall 1854 

446  Clement,  of  Alexandria,  tr.  Dr.  Henry  M.  Dexter  1846 

447 Isaac  Watts 1707 

448 j  as.  montgomery 1841 

449 T.  KELLY 1809 

450 E.  PERKOXET 1779 

451 ANNE  STEELE 1760 

452 JOHN  CKNNICK 1743 

453  j.  h.  Newman 1868 

454  george  weisbel 1h42 

455 John  Julian 1883 

456 Tate  and  Brady.  Supplement. ..1702 

457 Chas.  Wesley  and  John  Taylor 1795 

458 H.  F.  L-YTE 1834 

459 Sir  R.  GRANT 1833 

460 Thomas  Olivers 1770 


574  IXDEX  OF  AUTHORS. 


461  ...  S.  NOTKEE  (died  912),  tr.J.  M.  Neale 1854 

462 Ancient,  tr.  J.  Ellerton 1865 

463 H.  BONAK 1S64 

464 JOS.  ADDISON 1712 

465  Bp.  R.  MANX 1824 

466 MAJ.ITIN  RlNKART,  tr.  Miss  WlNKWORTH 1858 

467 Bp.  H.  U.  ONDERDONK  1826 

468 Isaac  Watts 1719 

469 Tate  and  Bhady 1698 

470 W.  KETHE 1561 

471 Tate  and  B  had y 1698 

472 Tate  and  Brady 1693 

473 Isaac  Watts,  alt 1719 

474 Jas.  Montgomery 1819 

475 Jas.  Montgomery 182S 

476 Jas.  Montgomery 1819 

477 Bp.  C.  Wordsworth.. 1863 

478  J.  S.  B.  MONSELL 1867 

479 Tate  and  Brady 1698 

480  Tate  and  Brady 1698 

481  H.  STOWELL 1828 

4S2 benj.  Francis 1774 

483 J.  M.  NEALE 1852 

484 WM.  BULLOCK 1854 

485 TIMOTHY  DWIGHT 1785 

486 W.  A.  M  UHLENBERG. .  .1826 

487 Alexander  Bote 1712 

488   P.  DODDRIDGE 1755 

489 H.  F.  LYTE 1834 

490 john  newton 1779 

491 SamuelJohn  Stone  ..1868 

492 GEORGE  ROBINSON 1842 

493 Tate  and  Brady 1698 

494 Isaac  WILLIAMS 1842 

495 Bp.  C.  Wordsworth.. 1871 

496 LOWENSTERN,  tr.  PHILIP  PUSEY 1840 

497 Adam,  of  St.  Victor,  tr.  Robt.  Campbell 1850 

498 Isaac  Watts 1707 

499 Sir  H.  W.BAKER 1868 

500 Tate  and  Brady 1698 

501 Chas.  Wesley 1762 

502  Bp.  H.  U.  ONDERDONK,  1826,  alt.  from  B.  BEUDOME  1817 

503 p.  doddridge 1755 

504  Geo.  Heath 1781 

505 j.  s.  b.  monsell 1863 

506 H.  K.  WHITE,  alt 1812 

507 Bp.  B.  HEBER 1827 

508 Isaac  Watts 1724 

509 Chas.  Wesley,  cento.  .1749 

51 0 Lawrence  Tuttiett.  .  1861 

511  S.  JOSEPH,  840,  tr.  J.  M.  NEALE 1862 

512 - R.  SEAGRAVE 1742 

513 JAS.  MONTGOMERY  ....1818 

514 Gerard  Moultrie. ...1865 

515 T.J.  POTTER I860 

516 S.  Baring-Gould 1865 

517  J.  ELLERTON 1870 

518 Caroline  M.  Noel 1870 

519 GODFREY  THRING 1862 

520 E.  H.  PLUMPTRE 1865 

521  Bernhard  S.  Ingeman,  tr.  S.  Baring-Gould 1859 

522 J.  S.  B.  MONSELL 1873 

523 HENRY  ALFORD 1871 


INDEX  OF   AUTHORS.  575 


524 R.  F.  LlTTLEDALE 1867 

525 T.  B.  POLLOCK 1875 

526 T.  B.  POLLOCK 

527 Bp.  R.  HKKEK 1827 

528 R.  F.  Lin  LED  ALE 1875 

529 T.  B.  POLLOCK 1875 

530 T.  B.  POLLOCK 

531 Edw.  Harlani) 1863 

532 Miss  Lily  MacLeod.. 1890 

533 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1871 

534  Mary  Duncan 1839 

5:35 S.  Baring-Gould 1865 

536 UNKNOWN 

537 Unknown 

538 P.  GERHARDT,  1656,  tr.  Miss  WlNKWORTH 

539 WM.  C.  DIX 1865 

540 Mrs.  C.  P.  Alexander  1848 

541  Samuel  c.  Clarke.... 1881 

542 Mrs.  C.  F.  Alexander  1853 

543 Bp.  J.  R.  Woodford.. 1852 

544 Mrs.  C.  F.  ALEXANDER  1848 

545  francesr.h avergal  1871 

546 t.  b.  pollock 1876 

547 Jas.  Montgomery 1825 

548 R.  H.  BAYNES 1881 

549 Eliz.  H.  Mitchell 1881 

550 Unknown 

551 HENRY  NEELE,  died... 1828 

552 Jane  E.  Leeson 1842 

553 A.  MlDLANE 1859 

554 DOROTHY  A.  THRUPP..1830 

555  HENRY  BATEMAN 1862 

556  Bp.  C.  Wordsworth..  1863 

557 Henry  Alford 1844 

558 J.  KING 1»30 

559 W.  H.  HAVERGAL 1833 

550 g.  s.  hodges 1875 

561 Jas.  Montgomery 1816 

562 Jemima  Luke 1841 

563 j.  e.  leeson 1842 

564 F.  W.  FABER 1849 

565  Bp.  R.  HEBER 1812 

566 Chas.  Wesley 1742 

567 g.  r.  prynxe 1856 

568  Jas.  D.  Burns 1856 

569 J.  H.  GURNEY 1851 

570 MARY  BOURDILLON.... 1849 

571  ANON 

572 Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1854 

573 UNKNOWN 

574 GODFREY  TURING 1881 

575 Mrs.  C.  F.  ALEXANDER  1850 

576 F.  W.  FABER 1854 

577 THOS.  MACKELLAR 1845 

578 UNKNOWN 

579 Bp.E.H.BlCKERSTETHl848 

580 S.  WOLCOTT 18«9 

581  J.  A.  WATERBURY 1830 

582 G.  DUFFIELD 1858 

583 Miss  A.  L.  WALKER.  ..1868 

584 H.  BONAR 1843 

585 Samuel  John  Stone.  .1889 

586 francesr.h  avergal  1872 


576  INDEX   OF   AUTHORS. 


587 J.  ELLERTON 1889 

588 Chas.  Wesley 1742 

589 eliz.  codxer 1860 

590 Oswald  Allen 1862 

591  H.  F.  LYTE 1833 

592 UNKNOWN 

593 W.  COWPER 1771 

594 WM.  C.  DIX 1867 

595 Rev.  E.  A.  Bradley  ..1890 

596 Bp.  H.  U.  OXDERDOXK.1826 

597 J.  GRIGG,  alt 1765 

59S Bp.  W.  W.  HOW 1882 

599 W.  COWPER 1768 

600 Henry  Collins 1854 

601 f.  whitfield 1855 

602 Mrs.  ANNIE  S.  HAWKS  1872 

603 FRANCESR.HAVERGAL1873 

604 ERAXCESR.HaVERGAL, 

recast,  1S58 

605 H.  BONAR 1843 

606 CHARLOTTE  ELLIOTT  ..1836 

607 F.  BOTTOME 1872 

608 A.  E.  EVANS 1871 

609 H.  BOXAR 1867 

610 Charlotte  Elliott, 

alt, 1S36 

611 Dr.  THOS.  Hastings  ..1858 

612 Rev.  THEO.  MONOD  ...1874 

613 MARY  A.  L.  BARBER  ..1838 

614 .SYNESIUS,  410,  tr.  A.  W.  CHATF1ELD 1876 

615 J.  E.  BODE 1869 

616 J.  H.  GILMORE 1859 

617 H.  BONAR 1867 

618 f.j.  van  alstyxe....  1875 

619 anna  shipton 1862 

620 s.johnson 1846 

621 e.caswall 1858 

622 Ed.  mote 1834 

623 thos.  r.  taylor 1836 

624 adelaide  a.  procter  1858 

625 P.  GERHARDT,  1653,  tr.  JOHN  WESLEY 1739 

626 W.  F.LLOYD 1835 

627 O.  W.  HOLMES 1859 

628 J.  N.  Darby 1858 

629 Ellen  Ellis 1858 

630 Jane  Borth wick 1859 

631  Charlotte  Elliott  ..1841 

632 H.  BONAR 1857 

633 adelaidea.  Procter  1862 

634 B.  SCHMOLCK.  1704,  tr.  JANE  BORTHWICK 1854 

635 R.  F.  LlTTLEDALE 1864 

636 KEEN 1787 

637  thos.  moore 1816 

638 n.  shrubsole 1813 

639 Chas.  Wesley 1749 

640 SirH.  W.  Baker 1875 

641  THOS.  GlSBORXE 1805 

642 Mrs.  C.  L.  Smith 1852 

643  a.  m.  toplady 1774 

644 axne  Steele 1760 

645 J.  LELAND 1792 

646 thos.  kelly 1806 

647 Harriet  Parr 1856 


INDEX   OF  AUTHORS.  577 


648 Tate  and  B rady 1696 

649 j  as.  montgomery 1822 

650  Ohas.  Wesley 1742 

651  J.  NEWTON 177!) 

652 J.  NEWTON 1779 

653  Ascribed     to    S.    Francis 

Xavier,  tr.  E.  CA8WAIX 1849 

654 31  rs.  E.  P.  PREMISS. . .  1869 

655 Tate  and  Brady 1696 

656 Jas.  Stammers 1830 

657 JOS.  ADDISON 1712 

658  ...  G.  TERSTEEGEN,  1729,  tr.  JOHN  WESLEY 1738 

659 JOS.  ADDISON 1712 

660 W.  GOWPER. 1772 

661 Bp.  Lowtii,  tr.  Geo.  Gregory 1787 

662 TATKand  Brady 1696 

663 THOS.  HAWEIS,  alt. ...1792 

664 H.  F.  Lytic 1834 

665 Richard  Baxter 1681 

6«6 Henry  Harbauph 1850 

667 charlotte  elliott  ..1834 

668  SAMUEL  RODIGAST,  1675,  tr.  Miss  Winkworth 1858 

669 JOHN  RYI.AND 1777 

670 ANNE  STEELE,  cento.. .1760 

671 HELEN  M.  WILLIAMS..  17§D 

672 JOHN  FAWCETJ 1772 

673 H.  BONAR 1846 

674 Bp.E.H.BKKERSTETH  1875 

675 jas.  Montgomery 1835 

676 phoehe  cary 1852 

677 J.  Newton 1779 

678 Isaac  Waits 1709 

679 Sir  EL  W.  Baker 1861 


THE   MORNING  AND  EVENING 

CANTICLES 

AND 

Occasional  Anthems 

POINTED  FOR  CHANTING   BY  THE  COMMISSION  ACTING 

UNDER  THE  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  GENERAL 

CONVENTION. 

A_T„QT   (H.    A.   NEELY,   Chairman. 
attest,  i  CHAg     L     HUTCHINS,   Secretary. 


In  putting  forth  this  Pointing  of  the  Can- 
ticles, etc.,  in  accordance  with  the  direction 
of  the  General  Convention,  the  Commission 
would  call  attention  to  the  great  importance 
and  practical  usefulness  of  the  following  sug- 
gestions taken  from  the  preface  to  the 
"  Cathedral  Psalter :  "  — 

1.  The  words,  from  the  commencement  of 
each  verse  and  half -verse,  up  to  the  accented 
syllable,  are  called  the  Recitation. 

2.  On  reaching  the  accented  syllable,  and 
beginning  with  it,  the  music  of  the  chant 
commences,  in  strict  time  (a  tempo),  the  up- 
right strokes  corresponding  to  the  bars.  The 
Recitation  must  therefore  be  considered  as 
outside  the  chant,  and  may  be  of  any  length. 
The  note  on  which  the  Recitation  is  made  is 
called  the  Reciting-note. 

3.  If  there  is  no  syllable  after  that  which  is 
accented,  the  accented  syllable  must  be  held 
for  one  whole  bar  or  measure. 

4.  An  asterisk  (*)  is  a  direction  to  take 
breath.  Other  stops  (  , ;  )  must  be  attended 
to  as  in  good  reading. 

5.  As  the  accent  holds  the  position  of  the 
first  beat  of  the  first  bar,  it  is  unnecessary  to 
sing  it  louder  than  any  of  the  words  recited  : 
its  position,  musically,  will  give  it  quite 
enough  emphasis. 

578 


MOKNING    CANTICLES. 


Venite,  exultemas  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  |  unto  •  the  |  Lord  : 
let  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  |  strength 
of  |  our  sal  |  vation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  | 
thanks  •  =  |  giving  :  and  show  ourselves  |  glad 
in  |  him  with  |  psalms. 

3  For  the  L6rd  is  a  |  great  ■  =  |  God :  and 
a  great  |  King  a  |  bove  all  |  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  |  of  the  | 
earth :  and  the  strength  of  the  |  hills  is  j 
his  •  =  |  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his  |  and  he  |  made  it :  and 
his  hauds  pre  |  pared  •  the  |  dry  •  =  |  land. 

6  O  come  let  us  worship  and  |  fall  •  =  | 
down :  and  knSel  be  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  j 
Maker. 

7  For  he  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God :  and  we 
are  the  people  of  his  pasture  *  and  the  | 
sheep  of  (  his  •  =  |  hand. 

8  O  worship  the  L<5rd  in  the  |  beauty  •  of  | 
holiness :  let  the  whole  earth  |  stand  in  |  awe 
of  |  him. 

9  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  |  judge 
the  |  earth  :  and  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world  and  the  |  people  |  with  his  |  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost  • 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  w6rld  without  |  end  ■  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 


580  MORNING  CANTICLES. 


Te  Dcum  laudamus. 

WE  praise  |  thee  O  |  God  :  we  acknowl- 
edge |  thee  to  |  be  the  |  Lord. 

2  All  the  earth  doth  |  worship  |  thee  :  the  | 
Father  |  ever  |  lasting. 

3  To  thee  all  Angels  |  cry  a  |  loud:  the 
Heavens,  and  |  all  the  |  Powers  there  |  in ; 

4  To  thee  Cherubim  and  |  Sera  |  phim : 
con  |  tinual  |  ly  do  |  cry, 

5  Holy  |  Holy  |  Holy:  Lord  |  God  of  | 
Saba |  oth ; 

6  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  |  Majes  | 
ty  :  of  |  thy  •  ^  |  glo  ■  =  |  ry. 

7  The  glorious  company  |  of  •  the  A  |  pos- 
tles :  praise  |  =  •  =  |  =  •  =  |  thee. 

8  The  goodly  fellowship  |  of  the  |  Prophets  : 
praise  |  =  •  =  |  =  •  =  |  thee. 

9  The  noble  |  army  •  of  |  Martyrs :  praise  | 
=  •  =  |  =  •  =  |  thee. 

10  The  holy  Church  throughout  |  all  the  | 
world :  doth  ac  |  know  •  =  |  ledge  •  =  |  thee ; 

11  The  |  Fa  •  |  =  ther :  of  an  |  in  •  finite  | 
Majes  |  ty ; 

12  Thine  ad  |  ora  •  ble  |  true :  and  |  on  ■ 
=  |  =  •  ly  |  Son  ; 

13  A'lso  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost :  the"  |  Com  •  =  | 
fort  •  =  |  er. 

14  Thou  art  the  |  King  of  |  Glory:  O'  | 
=  •  =  |  =  •  =  |  Christ. 

15  Thou  art  the  ever  |  lasting  |  Son :  of  | 
=  •  the  |  Fa  •  =  |  ther. 

16  When  thou  tookest  upon  the"e  to  de  | 
liver  |  man :  thou  didst  humble  thyself  to  be  j 
born  •  =   |  of  a  |  Virgin. 

17  When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  sharp- 
ness •  of  |  death :  thou  didst  open  the  King- 
dom of  |  Heaven  to  |  all  be  |  lievers. 

18  Thou  sittest  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God: 
In  the  J  glory  |  of  the  |  Father. 


MORNING  CANTICLES.  581 

19  We  believe  that  |  thou  shalt  |  come :  to  | 
be  •  =  |  our  ■  =  |  Judge. 

20  We  therefore  pray  thee  |  help  thy  |  ser- 
vants :  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  |  with  thy  | 
precious  |  blood. 

21  Make  them  to  be  numbered  |  with  thy  | 
Saints  :  in  |  glory  |  ever  |  lasting. 

22  O  Lord  |  save  thy  [  people :  and  |  bless 
thine  |  herit  |  age. 

23  Gov  |  =  •  ern  [  them :  and  |  lift  them  | 
up  for  |  ever. 

21  Day  |  by  •  =  |  day  :  we  |  magni  |  f y  •  =  | 
thee ; 

25  A *nd  we  |  worship  ■  thy  |  Name :  ever  | 
world  with  |  out  •  =  |  end. 

26  Vouch  |  safe  O  |  Lord :  to  keep  us  this  | 
day  with  |  out  ■  =  |  sin. 

27  O  Lord  have  |  mercy  •  up  |  on  us  :  have  | 
mercy  •  up  |  on  •  =  |  us. 

28  O  Lord  let  thy  mercy  |  be  up  |  on  us  : 
as  our  |  trust  •  =  |  is  in  |  thee. 

29  O  Lord  in  the"e  |  have  I  |  trusted :  let 
me  |  never  |  be  con  |  founded. 


Benedicite,  omnia  opera  Domini. 

OALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord  |  bless  ■  ye 
the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  | 
him  for  |  ever. 

2  O  ye  Angels  of  the  L5rd  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord:  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  j 
ever. 

3  O  ye  Heavens  |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord : 
praise  him,  and  |  magnify  j  him  for  |  ever. 

4  O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firma- 
ment |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord  :  praise  him,  and  | 
magnify  |  him  for  |  ever. 

5  O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord  |  bless  •  ye 
the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
tor  ]  ever. 


582  MORNING  CANTICLES. 

6  O  ye  Sun  and  Moon  |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord  : 
praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  |  ever. 

7  O  ye  Stars  of  heaven  |  bless  ■  ye  the  | 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  [ 
ever. 

8  O  ye  Showers  and  Dew  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  | 
ever. 

9  O  ye  Winds  of  God  |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord  : 
praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for|  ever. 

10  O  ye  Fire  and  Heat  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  [ 
ever. 

11  O  ye  Winter  and  Summer  |  bless  ■  ye 
the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  |  ever. 

12  O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts  |  bless  •  ye  the  \ 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  j 
ever. 

13  O  ye  Frost  and  Cold  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord:  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  (  him  for  | 
ever. 

11  O  ye  Tee  and  Snow  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  | 
ever. 

15  O  ye  Nights  and  Days  |  bless  •  ye  the  | 
Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  j 
ever. 

16  O  ye  Light  and  Darkness  |  bless  ■  ye 
the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  |  ever. 

17  O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds  |  bless  - 
ye  the  |  Lord  :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  [ 
him  for  |  ever. 

18  O  let  the  Earth  |  bless  the  |  Lord :  yea 
let  it  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  | 
ever. 

19  O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills  |  bless  •  ye 
the  |  Lord:  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  |  ever. 

20  O  all  ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth  | 


MORNING  CANTICLES. 


bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  mag- 
nify |  him  for  |  ever. 

21  O  ye  Wells  |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord: 
praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  |  ever. 

22  O  ye  Seas  and  Floods  |  bless  •  3-e  the  | 
Lord :  pr&ise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  | 
ever. 

23  O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the 
waters  |  bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord :  praise  him, 
and  I  magnify  |  him  for  |  ever. 

24  O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air  |  bless  •  ye 
the  I  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  I  ever. 

25  O  all  ye  Beasts  and  C  tittle  |  bless  •  ye 
the  I  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  I  ever. 

26  O  ye  Children  of  Men  |  bless  •  ye 
the  I  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  I  ever. 

27  O  let  1'srael  |  bless  the  |  Lord :  praise 
him,  and  |  magnify  |  him  for  |  ever. 

28  O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord  |  bless  ■  ye 
the  I  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  I  ever. 

29  O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord  |  bless  •  ye 
the  I  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  magnify  |  him 
for  I  ever. 

30  O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous  | 
bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  mag- 
nify I  him  for  |  ever. 

31  O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart  | 
bless  •  ye  the  |  Lord :  praise  him,  and  |  mag- 
nify I  him  for  |  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son  : 
and  I  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be:  world  without  |  end  ■  =  | 
A  •  =  I  men. 


584  MORNING  CANTICLES. 


Benedictus.     St.  Luke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  |  Tsra  |  el : 
for  he  hath  visited  |   and  re  |  deemed  • 
his  |  people ; 

2  And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  sal  |  vation  | 
for  us  :  in  the  house  |  of  his  |  servant  |  David ; 

3  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  |  holy  | 
Prophets  :  which  have  been  |  since  the  |  world 
be  |  gan ; 

4  That  we  should  be  saved  |  from  our  |  ene- 
mies :  and  from  the  |  hand  of  |  all  that  |  hate  us. 

5  To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  |  our 
fore  |  fathers  :  and  to  remember  his  |  holy  | 
cove  |  nant : 

6  To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to 
our  forefather  |  Abra  |  ham  :  that  |  he  would  | 
give  •  =  |  us  ; 

7  That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  | 
of  our  |  enemies  :  might  serve  |  him  with  j 
out  •  =  |  fear ; 

8  In  holiness  and  righteous  |  ness  be  |  fore 
him :  all  the  |  days  •  =  |  of  our  |  life. 

9  And  thou  child,  shalt  be  called  the 
prophet  |  of  the  |  Highest :  for  thou  shalt  go 
before  the  face  of  the  Lord  |  to  pre  |  pare 
his  |  ways ; 

10  To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  |  unto  • 
his  |  people  :  for  the  re  |  mission  |  of  their  |  sins, 

11  Through  the  tender  mercy  |  of  our  | 
God :  whereby  the  day-spring  from  on  |  high 
hath  |  visit  ■  ed  |  us  ; 

12  To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  dark- 
ness *  and  in  the  |  shadow  •  of  |  death :  and  to 
guide  our  feet  |  into  •  the  |  way  of  |  peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  ■  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  ■  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 


MORNING   CANTICLES.  585 


Jubilate  Deo.     Psalm  c. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  L<5rd  |  all  ye  |  lands : 
serve  the  Lord  with  gladness  *  and  come 
before  his  |  presence  |  with  a  |  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  *  it 
is  he  that  hath  made  us  and  not  |  we  our  | 
selves :  we  are  his  people,  and  the  |  sheep 
of  |  his  •  =  |  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanks- 
giving *  and  Into  his  |  courts  with  |  praise : 
be  thankful  unto  Mm,  and  |  speak  good  |  of 
his  |  Name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious  *  his  mercy  is  | 
ever  |  lasting :  and  his  truth  endureth  from 
gener  |  ation  ■  to  |  gener  |  ation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  ■  =  j 
A  •  =  I  men. 


EVENING    CANTICLES. 


Magnificat.     St.  Luke  i.  46. 

"^VTY  soul  doth  magni  |  fy  the  |  Lord:  and 
-ltX  my  spirit  hath  re  |  joiced  ■  in  |  God  my  | 

Saviour. 

2  For  he  |  hath  re  |  garded :  the  lowli  |  ness 
of  |  his  hand  |  maiden. 

3  For  be  |  hold  from  |  henceforth :  all 
gener  |  ations  ■  shall  |  call  me  |  blessed. 

-4  For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  |  magni  ■ 
tied  |  me :  and  \  holy  |  is  his  |  Name. 

5  And  his  mercy  is  on  |  them  that  |  fear  him  : 
throughout  |  all  •  =?  |  gener  |  ations. 

6  He  hath  showed  strength  |  with  his  |  arm  : 
he  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagin  | 
ation  |  of  their  |  hearts. 

7  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  |  from 
their  |  seat :  and  hath  ex  |  alted  ■  the  |  hum- 
ble •  and  |  meek. 

8  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  |  good  ■  =  | 
things :  and  the  rich  he  hath  |  sent  •  =  | 
empty  •  a  |  way. 

9  He  remembering  his  mercy  hath  holpen 
his  servant  |  Isra  |  el :  as  he  promised  to  our 
forefathers  *  A'braham  |  and  his  |  seed  for  | 
ever. 

Gloiy  be  to  the  Father  |  and  ■  to  the  |  Son  : 
dud  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  w6rld  without  |  end  ■  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 


EVENING  CANTICLES. 


Cantate  Domino.     Psalm  xcviii. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  |  new  •  =  |  song : 
for  he  hath  |  done  •    =  |  marvellous  | 
things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand  *  and  with  his  | 
holy  |  arm :  hath  he  gotten  him  |  self  the  j 
victo  |  ry. 

3  The  Lord  declared  |  his  sal  |  vation :  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  | 
sight  •  =  |  of  the  |  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth 
toward  the  house  of  |  Isra  |  el :  and  all  the 
ends  of  the  world  have  s6en  the  sal  |  vation  | 
of  our  |  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  L<5rd  | 
all  ye  |  lands :  sfng,  re  |  joice  and  |  give  •  =  j 
thanks. 

6  Praise  the  L<5rd  up  |  on  the  |  harp  :  sing  to 
the  harp  with  a  |  psalm  of  |  thanks  ■  =  |  giving. 

7  With  trumpets  |  also  •  and  |  shawms  :  O 
show  yourselves  joyful  be  |  fore  the  |  Lord 
the  |  King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise  *  and  fill  that  | 
therein  |  is :  the  round  world,  and  |  they  that  j 
dwell  there  |  in. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands  *  and  let 
the  hills  be  joyful  together  be  |  fore  the  | 
Lord  :  for  he  |  cometh  ■  to  |  judge  the  |  earth. 

10  With,  righteousness  shall  he  |  judge  the  | 
world :  find  the  |  people  |  with  •  =  |  equity. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  ■  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  •  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 

Bonum  est  confiteri.     Psalm  xcii. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thinks  |  unto  • 
the  |  Lord  :  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  | 
Name  ■  =  |    O  Most  |  Highest ; 


588  EVENING  CANTICLES. 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  e"arly  |  in 
the  |  morning:  and  of  thy  truth  |  in  the  | 
night  •  =  |  season  ; 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  *  &nd 
up  |  on  the  |  lute :  upon  a  loud  Instrument  | 
and  up  |  on  the  |  harp. 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  gl&d  | 
through  thy  |  works :  and  I  will  rejoice  in 
giving  praise  for  the  oper  |  ations  |  of  thy  | 
hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  ■  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be:  world  without  |  end  •  =  | 
A  •  =  |  men. 

Nunc  diniittis.     St.  Luke  ii.  29. 

LORD,  now  lettest  thou  thy  servant  de  | 
part  in  |  peace:  ac  |  cording  |  to  thy  | 
word. 

2  For  mine  |  eyes  have  |  seen  :  th£  |  •=  •  sal  | 
va  •  =  |  tion, 

3  Which  thou  |  hast  pre  |  pared :  before 
the  |  face  of  |  all  •  =  |  people ; 

4  To  be  a  light  to  |  lighten  •  the  |  Gentiles  : 
and  to  be  the  glory  of  thy  |  people  |  Isra  |  el. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  ■  =  | 
A  •  =  |  men. 

Deus  misereatur.     Psalm  lxvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  |  us  and  |  bless  us : 
and   show  us  the  light  of  his   counte- 
nance *  and  be  |  merci  ■  ful  |  unto  |  us ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  |  known  up  •  on  | 
earth:  thy  saving  |  health  a  |  mong  all  | 
nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  |  thee  O  |  God :  ye"a 
let  |  all  the  |  people  |  praise  thee. 


EVENING  CANTICLES. 


4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  |  and  be  |  glad : 
for  thou  shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously  *  and 
govern  the  |  nations  •  up  |  on  •  =  |  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  |  thee  O  |  God  :  ye'a 
let  |  all  the  |  people  |  praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  |  forth  her  | 
increase  :  and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  | 
give  •  =  |  us  his  |  blessing. 

7  God  shall  |  bless  •  =  |  us :  and  all  the 
ends  of  the  |  world  shall  |  fear  ■  =  |  him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  Mas  in  the  beginning*  is  now  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  w6rld  without  |  end  •  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 

Benedic  anima  mea.     Psalm  ciii. 

PRAISE  the  Lord  |  O  my  |  soul:    and  all 
that   is  within   me  |  praise  his  |  holy  1 
Name. 

2  Praise  the  L<5rd  |  O  my  |  soul :  and  for  | 
get  not  |  all  his  |  benefits : 

3  Who  forgiveth  |  all  thy  |  sin :  and  heal- 
eth  |   all  •  =  |  thine  in  |  firmities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  |  from  de  |  struc- 
tion  :  and  crowneth  thee  with  |  mercy  ■  and  | 
loving  |  kindness. 

5  O  praise  the  Lord  ye  angels  of  his  *  ye 
that  ex  |  eel  in  (  strength  :  ye  that  fulfil  his 
commandment  *  and  hearken  unto  the  |, 
voice  •  =  |  of  his  |  word. 

6  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  |  ye  his  |  hosts :  ye 
servants  of  |  his  that  |do  his  |  pleasure. 

7  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works 
of  his  *  in  all  places  of  |  his  do  |  minion : 
praise  thou  the  |  Lord  •  =  |  O  my  |  soul. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning*  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  •  =  | 
A  ■=  |  men. 


OCCASIONAL  ANTHEMS. 


EASTER  DAY. 


{Instead  of  the  Psalm,  O  come,  let  us 
sing,  etc.) 

C1HRIS.T  our  Passover  is  sacri  |  ficed  •  for  [ 
;  us :  therefore  |  let  us  |  keep  the  |  feast, 
2  Not  with  old  leaven  *  neither  with  the 
leaven  of  |  malice  •  and  |  wickedness:  but 
with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sin  |  ceri  |  ty 
and  |  truth.     1  Cor.  v.  7. 

CHRIST  being  raised  from  the  dead  |  dieth 
no  |  more :  death  hath  no  more  do  |  min- 
ion |  over  |  him. 

4  For  in  that  he  died  *  he  died  unto  | 
sin  •  =  |  once :  but  in  that  he  lfveth  he  j 
liveth  |  unto  |  God. 

5  Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be 
dead  indeed  |  unto  |  sin :  but  alive  unto  God 
through  |  Jesus  |  Christ  our  |  Lord.  Rom.  vi.  9. 

CHRIST  is  risen  |  from  -the  |  dead  :  and 
become  the  first  |  fruits  of  |  them  that  | 
slept. 

7  For  sfnce  by  |  man  came  |  death  :  by  man 
came  also  the  resur  |  rection  |  of  the  |  dead. 

8  For  as  in  A'dam  |  all  •  =  |  die :  even 
so  in  Christ  shall  |  all  be  |  made  a  j  live. 
1  Cor.  xv.  20. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  ■  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  •  =  j 
A  •  =  I  men. 

590 


OCCASIONAL  ANTHEMS.  591 

THAXKSGIVIXG-DAY. 
{Instead  of  O  come,  let  us  sing,  etc.) 

0  PRAISE  the  Lord  *  for  it  is  a  good 
thing  to  sing  praises  |  unto  •  our  |  God : 
yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  Is  |  to  be  | 
thank  :  =  j  ful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Je  |  rusa  |  lem  :  and 
gather  together  the  |  out  •  casts  of  |  Isra  |  el. 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are  |  broken  •  in  | 
heart :  and  giveth  |  medicine  ■  to  |  heal 
their  |    sickness. 

4  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  |  thanks  •  =  | 
giving :  sing  praises  upon  the  |  harp  •  =  j 
unto  •  our  |  God  : 

5  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds  * 
and  prepareth  rain  |  for  the  |  earth  :  and  mak- 
eth  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains  * 
and  herb  |  for  the  |  use  of  |  men  ; 

6  Who  giveth  fodder  |  unto  ■  the  |  cattle  : 
and  feedeth  the  young  |  ravens  ■  that  |  call 
up  |  on  him. 

7  Praise  the  Lord,  O"  Je  |  rusa  |  lem : 
praise  |  =  ■  thy  |  God  O  |  Sion. 

8  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  |  of  thy  | 
gates  :  and  hath  |  blessed  ■  thy  |  children  • 
with  |  in  thee. 

9  He  maketh  pe"ace  |  in  thy  |  borders  :  and 
filleth  thee  |  with  the  |  flour  of  |  wheat. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son  : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  j  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  •  =  j 
A  •==  |  men. 

CONSECRATION   OF  A  CHURCH. 
Psalm  xxiv. 

THE    earth  is  the  Lord's  *  and  all  that  | 
therein  |  is  :  the  compass  of  the  world, 
and  |  they  that  |  dwell  there  |  in. 


592  OCCASIONAL   ANTHEMS. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  up  |  on  the  | 
seas :  and  prepared  |  it  up  |  on  the  |  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hfll  |  of  the  | 
Lord  :  or  who  shall  rise  up  |  in  his  |  holy  j 
place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  | 
pure  •  =  |  heart:  and  that  hath  not  lift  up 
his  mind  unto  vanity  *  nor  sworn  j  to  de  |  ceive 
his  |  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  |  from  the  | 
Lord  ■  and  righteousness  from  the  |  God  of  j 
his  sal  |  vation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  |  them  that  | 
seek  him :  even  of  them  that  |  seek  thy  |  face 
O  |  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads  O  ye  gates  *  and  be  ye 
lift  up  ye  ever  |  lasting  |  doors  :  and  the  King 
of  |  glory  |  shall  come  |  in. 

8  Who  is  this  |  King  of  |  glory :  it  is  the 
Lord  strong  and  mighty  *  even  the  |  Lord 
•  =  |  mighty  •  in  |  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads  O  ye  gates  *  and  be  ye 
lift  up  ye  ever  |  lasting  |  doors :  and  the  King 
of  |  glory  |  shall  come  |  in. 

10  Who  is  this  |  King  of  |  glory :  Even  the 
Lord  of  hosts  |  he  •  is  the  |  King  of  |  glory. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be:  world  without  |  end  ■  =  | 
A  •  =  |  men. 

BURIAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

{One  or  both  of  the  following  Selections  taken 
from  the  39th  and  90th  Psalms.) 

LORD,   let   me   know  mine  end  *  and  the 
number  |  of  my  |  days  :  that  I  may  be 
certified  how  |  long  I  |  have  to  |  live. 

2  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it 
were  a  |  span  •  =  |  long :  and  mine  age  is 


OCCASIONAL  ANTHEMS. 


even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee  *  and  verily 
every  man  living  is  |  alto  |  gether  |  vanity. 

3  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow  *  and 
disquieteth  him  |  self  in  |  vain  :  he  heapeth  up 
riches,  and  cannot  tell  |  who  shall  |  gather  | 
them. 

4  And  now,  Lord,  what  |  is  my  |  hope: 
truly  my  |  hope  is  |  even  in  |  thee. 

5 "Deliver  me  from  all  |  mine  of  |  fences: 
and  make  me  not  a  re  |  buke  ■  =  |  unto  •  the  | 
foolish. 

6  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten 
man  for  sin  *  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  con- 
sume away  *  like  as  it  were  a  moth  |  fretting  • 
a  |  garment :  every  man  |  therefore  |  is  but  | 
vanity. 

7  Hear  my  prayer  O  Lord  *  and  with  thine 
6ars  con  |  sider  •  my  |  calling :  hold  not  thy  | 
peace  •  =  |  at  my  |  tears ; 

8  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee  |  and  a  | 
sojourner :  as  |  all  my  |  fathers  |  were. 

9  O  spare  me  a  little  *  that  I  may  re  | 
cover  •  nry  |  strength :  before  I  go  hence  j 
and  be  |  no  more  |  seen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be  :  world  without  |  end  ■  =  j 
A  •  =  |  men. 


LORD,  thou  hast  |  been  our  |  refuge :  from 
one  gener  |  ation  |  to  an  |  other. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought 
forth  *  or  ever  the  earth  and  the  |  world 
were  |  made :  thou  art  God  from  everlasting 
and  |  world  with  |  out  ■  =  |  end. 

3  Thou  turn  est  man  |  to  de  |  struction : 
again  thou  sayest,  Come  a  |  gain  ye  |  chil- 
dren •  of  |  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but 


OCCASIONAL  ANTHEMS. 


as  |  yester  |  day :  seeing  that  is  past  as  a  | 
watch  •  =  |  in  the  |  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them  *  they  are 
eVen  |  as  a  |  sleep :  and  fade  away  |  sudden  • 
ly  |  like  the  |  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green  and  |  grow- 
eth  |  up :  but  in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down  | 
dried  |  up  and  |  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in  |  thy  dis  | 
pleasure :  and  are  afraid  at  thy  |  wrathful  j 
indig  |  nation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  mis  |  deeds  be  |  fore 
thee :  and  our  secret  sins  in  the  |  light  of  | 
thy  •  =  |  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  |  days 
are  |  gone :  we  bring  our  years  to  an  end  *  as 
it  we're  a  |  tale  •  =  |  that  is  |  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore 
years  and  ten  *  and  though  men  be  so  strong 
that  they  come  to  |  fourscore  |  years  :  yet  is 
their  strength  then  but  labour  and  sorrow  *  so. 
soon  passeth  it  a  |  way  and  |  we  are  |  gone. 

HO  teach  us  to  |  number  •  our  |  days  :  that 
we  may  apply  our  |  hearts  •  =  |  unto  |  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  |  and  •  to  the  |  Son : 
and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning  *  is  now,  and  | 
ever  |  shall  be :  world  without  |  end  ■  =  | 
A  •  =  |  men. 


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